My evangelical feminist friend Letha
There is no greater evidence of how much Letha Dawson Scanzoni valued relationships than her letters.
The gates of evangelicalism
Isaac Sharp traces the story of the groups that find themselves outside, pushed there by the conservative White men standing guard.
Ruth Bell Graham’s adjustments
Anne Blue Wills highlights the complexity of a woman convinced by her Christian culture that she was created by God to support her husband.
When daughters of fathers seek justice
Looking for God in the murkiness of human relationships.
Biblical friendship in an age of loneliness
Facebook tells me I have 633 friends. Sirach tells me how few of those are faithful friends.
Building a wall for refugees
In March 2000, my husband and I spent a Saturday afternoon browsing our way through a local home-and-garden show. We left with a yard ornament—and an application to host an exchange student....
Facing our fears and following Jesus
I am embarrassed by where I live. Irving, Texas, used to be known as the home of the Dallas Cowboys, the professional football team. In fact, Valley Ranch, the specific area of Irving where the Cowboys practice, is just a few blocks away from my home. It isn’t this part of Irving that embarrasses me, however.
During the last few weeks, Irving has become known for its anti-Muslim sentiment.
Welcome to the Wisdom of the World and Its Meaning for You, by Joan Chittister
Joseph Campbell, the great scholar of mythology, once said that we should read other people’s stories because when we read our own, we assume they are factual, but when we read the myths of others,...
Mary, can you teach us to be courageous?
My stereo is always on overdrive in the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas....
Faith under scrutiny: My semester teaching Saudis
The faculty heard about a large influx of Saudi students on campus. I didn't expect to find them all in my world religions class.