Recently, I (Diane) have been thinking about the various ways people approach living. Some people step timidly into life, checking to see if the water is warm. Others of us jump headfirst into the water, regardless of the temperature. Our group decided to discuss the question, “How do we view life...

The news must have felt like a kick to the heart. Something was wrong. This is not the news you want to hear during your 18-week ultrasound for your second child. However, it is what the doctor said to Stefan Gagnon and his wife, Emily. The two braced for the worst. They got pretty close to it—or...

This month our contributors answer different questions about the interplay of theology and ecology. We firmly believe there is a Christian responsibility to care for God’s creation; however, these questions illustrate theological nuances and practical concerns in relation to the environment and...

Lo: There are six injustices a righteous author cannot tolerate. No, strike that. There are seven. Seven is the number of abominations which mightily chafe the jockeys of aspiring authors: Info dumps, split infinitives, idiots with agents, self-publishing success stories, clichés, and ham-handed symbolism....

This March marks another Women’s History Month, which prompts our contributors to explore women in church leadership. Assigning roles to women or men is debated from the start. Our contributors explore what these roles imply and whether they are appropriate for 21st-century Christian communities. Jo...

Image via onewed.com James: Emily, in your recent Huffington Post piece, I was disappointed that you employed what is perhaps the most fraudulently-used word of our time: “homophobic.” Since “phobia” means “an irrational fear of”, the word homophobia carries an implication...

When worshipers of the future, few though they will be, sing the song Amazing Grace in their 3D virtual churches broadcast through their gospel glasses, they will assume that the song was written in 2006 rather than 1772. That’s because they’ll check the copyright office, where they’ll see that...

I’d like to begin with a story. I know this may seem trite but this story has had a profound impact on my life and so I feel compelled to share it. A massive storm has caused millions of starfish to be washed up on the shore where they will eventually die. A man walking on the beach comes upon...

Editor’s Note:    We’ve asked World Next Door to share their work with us on a monthly basis.  World Next Door is part investigative newspaper, part travel magazine, part web journal.  It’s like National Geographic meets Bizarre Foods meets an online blog, all with a social justice...

This time of year evokes images of cupids, chocolate, flowers, and love. We at “A Theological Minute” want to explore the impact of a popular Christian teaching regarding dating and marriage. Christian dating sites often market their products with the notion that there is a “One” for...