Christmas Lights on your Mac Dock. Dick Van Dyke being delightful. And a scary cat.
Anthony Parrott
Washington, DC
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Question: What do you think of those who argue that by being affirming we are out of step with the orthodox historical, global christian understanding of marriage? Response: The argument that affirming LGBTQ+ relationships puts us "out of step with orthodox historical Christianity" has a major flaw: there
Paying attention is about hope. It's about witnessing both the shadow and the light that pierces it. It's about choosing, deliberately and repeatedly, where to focus our gaze in a world designed to distract us.
I love to notice subtle connections between seemingly unrelated stories. This morning, I was reflecting on a fascinating thread that weaves together the stories of two "sinners" in Jericho: Zacchaeus the tax collector and Rahab the sex worker. Let's start with Luke's Gospel, where
We've all heard sermons attempting to explain what Jesus really meant by "childlike faith." They can focus on children's innocence, their wide-eyed wonder, or their unquestioning trust. Or they can the exact opposite direction, expounding on children's constant question-asking, skepticism, and need
Can you believe we used to rank our Top 8 Friends on MySpace? Instead of ranking friends, I'm sharing the Top 8 things I read, watched, or otherwise enjoyed and appreciated this week. Think of it as my media gratitude list shared with you. 1 This peek into
I've been slowly working on some "credos" for myself, brief statements of belief about particular topics. None of them are set in concrete and I continue to be open to growth and evolution about my beliefs. But here is my current work-in-progress on what I believe
Wrestling with God teaches us that such questions don't reflect a lack of faith—they are expressions of faith