Despite evil
The example of Judges helps us interpret our own alternate history.
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Recent Features
The prodigal son
This parable ends with a question but no answers, inviting us to become fellow writers
Playlist: Light
Music focused on the theme of light, inspired by the January/February 2023 issue of Messenger.
The historic struggle to control American Christianity
A summary by David A. Hollinger of his most recent book, Christianity’s American Fate
An uncomfortable cadence
It feels like an era is ending, and that unresolved note is a hard place to be. How can we shape the next stanza of the church’s story?
Star light
Brazilian poet and theologian Rubem
Alves imagines what the magi felt when they saw a dramatic star in the east.
God has exalted the lowly
What happens when you read Mary’s song of joy in different locations?
Playlist: December 2022
Music selected by Emily Bowdle inspired by the December 2022 issue of Messenger.
Playlist: November 2022
Music inspired by the November issue of Messenger, selected by Russ Otto
