By Kevin Hendricks Th following is an excerpt from the book Open Our Eyes by Kevin Hendricks, which is an effort to support Mark Horvath and the work that he does at InvisiblePeople.tv, where he tells real stories of American homelessness. All proceeds from the book go directly to Mark and Invisible People. *** All … Continue reading Open Our Eyes: Seeing the Invisible People of Homelessness
By Jeff Goins, Editor “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Jesus has a hidden blessing for those who come to grips with their own spiritual bankruptcy and desperation. I’ve learned not to superimpose my expectations of myself onto other people, to not give in to the temptation of … Continue reading Blessed are the Poor (and Blind)
By Tim Chermak Christians are insane. I’ll get back to that in a second. For now, allow me to give you some background. I’ve been working on a political campaign for the past few months. During this time, I’ve encountered some pretty crazy situations, and even crazier people. However, perhaps the most astonishing realization I … Continue reading The (Christian) Political Asylum
By Wilson Bunn I have been realizing in my life lately that there is a huge difference between the counterfeit freedoms, securities, comforts, and wealth of the world, and the true ones offered by Christ. The problem lies not in that they are different, but that their difference is one of perception and reality. We … Continue reading Counterfeit Freedoms and Securities
By Matt Snyder 4,500 people gathered the other night at the Fox Theatre in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. It just wasn’t any crew of 4,500 people though. It was thousands of revolutionaries who are going to change the face of history in Atlanta. And I’m not just saying that. I was incredibly blessed to be able … Continue reading Stop The Candy Shop: A Review
By Lacey Gustavsen Sometimes, life goes by, and new moments amaze us every day. We see God in everything we do, wherever it is that we find ourselves. We feel his presence close by, nearer than our next breath. Even when difficult circumstances come during these times, we trust God. He shows up in miraculous … Continue reading Has God Abandoned Us?
By Samantha Costanza Just one touch…” I thought to myself, “Just one touch and I will be whole again.” The sweaty bodies press in one me. I feel a heavy foot land crushingly on mine. I wince while dislodging my foot from under the other and continue moving forward. The crowd is loud and the … Continue reading Touching the Hem of Jesus’ Garment
By Samantha Costanza Averted eyes and gazes as I walk down the dirt road. They might as well have been stepping on me. The grit and stank dwells deep in my bones. I am the grime and sludge. I am the unwanted. My hair is coifed, coiled, and creased. Every curl in place and every … Continue reading The Alabaster Jar and Meeting Jesus: A Narrative
By Jeff Goins, Editor What is hipster Christianity? Hipster Christianity is, in short, the fusion of hipster culture-independent, alternative, anti-mainstream, fashionable-with Christianity. It’s a world of mostly twentysomething Christian evangelicals who grew up on CCM and hysteria about being in the “end times,” but now care more about things like social justice, creation care, and … Continue reading The Life of a Christian Hipster: An Interview with Brett McCracken
By Evan Dawson When church and cool collide. That’s the nifty tag line placed on the (dare I say hip?) cover of Brett McCracken‘s first book, Hipster Christianity. I know what you’re thinking: “Here we go again. Please don’t tell me you want me to learn the meaning of yet another niche, Christianese word!” Yes. … Continue reading Hipster Christianity by Brett McCracken: A Book Review