World Environment Day was this past week. While many conversations about eco-theology focus on lamentation, we are called as people of faith to focus on the stories of hope. Continue reading
In the early eighties I was among thousands throughout the western world who saw the face of extreme poverty and famine through the media’s coverage of children in Ethiopia and other North African nations. The images haunted me, and still remind me of the hardness and helplessness of extremes in the third and developing world. Continue reading
I absolutely love food. There are stories in my family that as a toddler I would regularly fall asleep at the table, only to be woken up with my face covered in the contents of my plate. While I have mastered the art of staying conscious at the table, I haven’t yet mastered the challenges of gluttony and indulgence. I have fond memories of trying green peppers for the first time, of an innate desire for the perfect mushroom, and love for all that comes from the ocean, be it shelled or vertebrate. Continue reading
What can you do in 1000 days? It’s a little less than 3 years. Do you think you can change the world in that time? Continue reading
My son often looks at his feet when he is riding his bike. When this happens, his balance falters and he topples over. I remind him that he must keep his vision cast ever forward – to the horizon to which he aims. We in the church need to do the same. Continue reading
By Christian Harvey If you are wondering who in the world Kimberly Rivera is, don’t worry, most of us had never heard of her until a couple of weeks ago. But to fill you in, Kimberly was a soldier in … Continue reading
Should we, as Christians, be buying into the disposable society? Is it right for us to keep purchasing things designed to break and be replaced? Continue reading
In all aspects of my life I feel called to speak out against injustice; I feel called to speak out for creation care. And while I know I’m not perfect, I do what I can. And so I feel called to speak out against these subsidies. Continue reading
To be fair, I’m not a huge fan of this task at the best of times. But it always needs to be done. I try to be intentional about what I purchase, and where. I’m one of those folks that you see in the aisles, reading every label. I’m one of those folks who prefers to shop in the smaller, local store, rather than just stock up when I’m in the city. Continue reading
Living my faith out 24/7 isn’t always easy – but being a Christian isn’t meant to be easy. So I challenge myself to consider what I do as an opportunity to see the living Christ active in my life Continue reading
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