Over the past few weeks, members of the Duke Divinity School community (and friends— featuring Taisha Seabolt of CBF Global Missions) gathered to offer prayers for world communion Sunday. Members of the community that are featured represent geographies, ethnicities, and nationalities from across the world. Please join them, and us, in prayer this world communion … Continue reading
“If you want a definition of water, don’t ask a fish.” This was an ancient Chinese proverb included in John M. Bracke and Karen B. Tye’s book, Teaching the Bible in the Church. This proverb captivated me and helped me understand that I was steeped in idolatry over the summer. I am a Christian against … Continue reading
By Tiffany Stubbs For a very long time, I’ve been able to find solace in being outside even when my insides were speaking the many languages of development. From emerging early childhood to the awkwardness of puberty and the newfound identity of being a young adult, I found a space to just be and create … Continue reading
By Sarah Hemberger Let’s talk about what scares you. I don’t mean the kind of scared you get when watching those horror movies this time of year or the sudden jolt you feel when someone jumps out and surprises you. No. I’m talking about fear—that deep emotion you cannot avoid, yet struggle to find the … Continue reading
By Holly Strother-Waller About three years ago, I started research on a paper that would shape how I view God and trauma. It drew me in. Most of us know who King David was. He was perhaps the most famous king in scripture. Some of us are aware of Bathsheba and the relation between David … Continue reading
By Patrick Griffin “What should I watch on TV tonight?” You probably asked yourself this particular question many times in the last year. The past year was a strange one for movies, as productions were postponed, and releases were delayed. Of the new movies I did watch, The Sound of Metal was my favorite. *Spoiler … Continue reading
By Gabrielle Booth Theologian Howard Thurman once shared, “There is something in every one of you that waits and listens for the sound of the genuine in yourself. It is the only true guide you will ever have. And if you cannot hear it, you will all of your life spend your days on the … Continue reading
By Christie Thadikonda In the Bible, we find stories about heroes of faith, who answered God’s call by simply obeying. God called them to faithful service. Sometimes we find it difficult to determine God’s will and calling for our lives. And when we don’t have a clear direction, it is really confusing. We need to … Continue reading
by Caroline Self What is it like to live in a world with other people? What is it like to be formed in God’s image? Below is a journal entry I wrote three years ago as I reflected on these questions. Afterwards, I share a few reflection questions. I was created by God, but I’ve … Continue reading
By Brittany Darst “How do you put this thing on?!” Deep in the church basement, I struggled with my alb. After a lifetime in Baptist churches, I had to wear my first-ever vestments for Thursday Vespers at Duke Chapel. With the gracious help of a Methodist friend, I finally figured out the drapes and snaps … Continue reading
