By Josh Harrod Casper Continued from Simple Spirituality Interview with Chris Heuertz, Pt. 1: In this second piece, I want to go into a couple of questions that I asked Chris Heuertz about his new book Simple Spirituality, particularly in regard to the Church and social action. I also wanted him to elaborate on his … Continue reading Simple Spirituality Interview with Chris Heuertz, Pt. 2
By Matt Rose “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only those who do the will of My Father who is in heaven. Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your Name and in Your Name drive out demons … Continue reading Prayer Is Not an Option
By Ben MacKinnon I am not typically a fast driver, but one Wednesday morning my roommate’s car found a whole new gear on southbound I-95. In twenty-five minutes I had to be in a lecture hall located a half-an-hour away taking an exam worth a quarter of my final grade. The weather was cool, but … Continue reading What Lies Behind The Northface
By Josh Casper Part one of a two-part interview with Chris Heuertz: There are certain people in life that you meet and have the opportunity to share a good conversation with, and this conversation is usually one that leaves you feeling a little conflicted, convicted, and overall… thankful. I’ve had the opportunity of listening to … Continue reading Simple Spirituality Interview with Chris Heuertz, Director of Word Made Flesh
By Karen Swank He was only four years old, but he already had developed a very effective technique: he grabbed another child’s arm, twisted it around behind her back, and then lifted it fast and hard. Every time he did it, she was left helpless, standing bent over and completely unable to extricate herself. I … Continue reading Insecurity and the Googly-Eyed Monster
By Brooke Luby You don’t have to go far to experience the affects of depression. Even if it’s not something we would consider our selves prone to, It’s all around us, whether it’s the severely medicated type, or just an occasional bad day. Our world is broken, and our souls are broken. Not everything is … Continue reading Words of Solomon: Meaningless, Meaningless
By Andreas Meerwarth He stood in the shower, his left hand firmly grasped around the rusted showerhead, his head hung over his chest, eyes closed. The hot water poured over him like a monsoon gale over a peninsula, but he did not stir. The steam rose from the puddle at his feet, curling around his … Continue reading Perceptions of the Ordinary
By Josh Casper Chris Heuertz, the International Director of Word Made Flesh says often, “Simplicity for simplicity’s sake is legalism” and it has been a process for me to digest this statement. Theologically, I don’t feel as solid as I do with other things. When people want to talk theology, I tend to back down … Continue reading Simplicity as Legalism
By Karen Swank I am assembling a TV cart with a pile of assorted pieces surrounding me. My frown is deep as I study the instructions, but it’s coming along swimmingly, really. “How are you so good at this?” She picks her way through the pile of parts, glancing at me as she asks. My … Continue reading Unanswered Questions
By Tom Schiavon Tonight I listened to an interview on the radio with former president of Botswana Festus Mogae. He has won numerous awards for excellence and leadership, served on national and international financial organizations, and instituted reforms that made Botswana one the most prosperous and least corrupt nations on the conflict-ridden continent of Africa. … Continue reading Simplicity and Simpleness