So many of us are completely overwhelmed these days—if not by current events, by our own personal maelstroms. (For some of us, it’s both!) Yet there are other aspects of our world, our lives, that are truly wonderful to behold, and which can give us strength for whatever lies ahead. As we enter this holy … Continue reading Awe in Awful Times
Theologians Rebecca Parker and Rita Nakashima Brock encountered a footnote in an art history book that claimed the first depictions of Jesus’ crucifixion did not appear until the 10th century. Their journey to discover why has led to a radical re-imagining of early Christian theology and invites us to consider, “What is the role of … Continue reading Saving Paradise ?
We all have a religious past, even those of us who did not grow up in any faith tradition. Our spiritual journeys can have many twists and turns. As travelers on that path, we can carry with us bags full of our pasts, rarely opened or examined. What happens if we unpack those bags in … Continue reading A Curious Faith
