I've been reading a book recently that has led me to think quite a lot about understanding the word of God. I would highly recommend Dallas Willard's book, Hearing God, for better understanding how to develop a conversational relationship with God. In the midst of a full discussion of the different ways in which God …
Tell Me Your Story
Last night at The Ave, we had a night of celebration bringing our Tuesday night gatherings to a close for the Fall semester. One of the things that encouraged me greatly was a time where three students shared from their lives about how God has grown them this semester. Thank you, Nicole, Kristin, and Andrew! …
What Does My Faith Require?
Here is a quote worth pondering: What does my faith require of me? To be vigilant about justice, to love boundlessly, never to cease hoping, and to be actively involved in the work of healing. - Denise Ackermann, South Africa
Institutional Repentance?
Brown University issued a report in October that brought light to its institutional ties to the slave trade and its efforts to move away from that through memorial and social justice efforts. While it is not unusual for organizations, including universities, to step away from socially unacceptable issues in the present, this is a new …
Wendell Berry
You must read this article in Christianity Today's online version about writer-academic-farmer-social critic Wendell Berry. I believe Berry has some of the most subversive things to say about American life and culture that we need to hear today.
Matthew Erickson 