One of the calls of the deacon (as is with all Christians) is to participate in God‘s mission in the world. This work has reformed beyond mere charity and saving of souls; into a much more layered...
As a Christian growing up in the evangelical Midwest, I studied the New Testament much more than the Old Testament. Sure, I knew the stories of Moses, Ruth, Esther, Jonah and David, and I prayed with...
A few weeks have passed since we celebrated Easter Sunday but I’m still reflecting on the meaning of Christ’s resurrection. What about you? What does resurrection mean to you and how do you embody it...
I was out having coffee with a friend a little while ago when the subject of vaccination status came up. Perplexed by their stance, I approached the conversation cautiously optimistic, asking...
When I first wrote for Do Justice, I asserted that – in order to achieve true justice in churches for believers with diverse disabilities – Christians need to “write sermons to which people with...
In one of this Sunday’s lenten lectionary texts, the prophet Isaiah conveys a vision to exiled Israel: Thus says the LORD, who makes a way in the sea, a path in the mighty waters, who brings out...
We are always looking to reduce things to the simplest and easiest form. We want the main points and Cliff Notes. We want to do that one action that will give us the greatest return on investment...
“You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name." Exodus 20:7 What comes to mind when you hear the third commandment? Personally...
We are living through an era of ecological devastation and climate breakdown, with its immense injustices against people and places for the short-term benefit of a few. Many of us have already been...
Thank you for celebrating the OSJ’s offering Sunday with us this week. Interim director Mark Stephenson offers his thoughts as we reflect together on working together as one body. Finally, brothers...
Mild he lays his glory by, Born that man no more may die. Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth, Hark! the herald angels sing: “Glory to a new born King.” I sat with my two...
This advent join us for a conversation with Shane Claiborne on peacemaking. Shane reflects in dialogue with hosts on what Jesus did with contextual connection to us and Shane shares some of his own...
