Black American Slaves Understood the Bible Better Than White Americans Did. Why?
Abraham Lincoln famously lamented in his Second Inaugural Address that folks in the Confederacy and Union “read the same Bible.”…
Learning Empathy through Exile
Editor’s note: This year, the Jewish festival of Sukkot runs October 9–16. This article explores the significance of this holiday…
All Worship Is Shared in the Body of Christ: The Limitations and Uses of Online Services
The pandemic changed our relationship with worship dramatically. At the beginning of 2020, many of us had never heard of…
The Torah Can Guide Your Search for a Healthy Church
‘This feels like when my parents announced they were getting divorced after I graduated high school. I wondered how much…
Why Gather? Virtual Technology and the Lord’s Supper
On a recent visit with friends in Scotland, I noticed how the Scots described the last two years as “the…
Is It Good or Bad to Become Like God?
Many Christians aspire to be “like God” in certain respects—to be loving, just, merciful, wise—and indeed, this might even be…
Digital Deceleration and the Ritual of Sabbath
I wonder if you’ve had the experience of pausing for a moment in your day and finding yourself suddenly overcome…
Embodying Biblical Rituals in a Digital Age
The COVID-19 pandemic pushed more and more of religious life online, whether temporarily or, for some individuals and congregations, indefinitely….
Jesus Didn’t Commend ‘Childlike Faith’ Like We Think of It
Imagine you’re teaching Sunday school for, let’s say, first grade. Accompanying the goldfish, juice pouches, and coloring sheets is a…
