Christians especially must ask ourselves: Are we following Jesus, or are we following Barabbas? Are we trusting in the way of the cross, or are we putting our faith in Caesar's sword?
Anthony Parrott
Washington, DC
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God transcends and includes gender. Our limited human categories will always fall short of capturing divine fullness. Perhaps by embracing multiple images and metaphors—including those that make us uncomfortable—we might glimpse more of who God truly is.
If you're beginning to question whether your religion is capital-T True, that's okay. It doesn't mean you need to abandon your tradition immediately. You can still find meaning, community, beauty, and wisdom within it, even as you wrestle with doubts.
After a decade and a half of pastoral ministry, I've gained a few insights worth sharing. Some came easily; others I learned the hard way. In no particular order, here are fifteen lessons from fifteen years of ministry:
As a white person, I am anti-white. And I think we all should be. Not just anti-white supremacy, but opposed to the very concept of whiteness itself.
Yesterday, I preached on Christian meditation, both its historical roots and its relevance today. I've turned that into a downloadable guide that offers some context, mythbusting, and step-by-step instructions for a variety of Christian meditation practices. These include: centering prayer, lectio divina, breath prayer, examen, and imagnitive prayer.
A story about anxiety and depression
February And yet life goes on. My daughter Audrey is in a dance club, gymnastics, and a theater class. My son Wesley is starting guitar lessons. Podcast I recently launched a podcast with my co-pastor Tonetta. It's called LOAM: Discussing A More Beautiful Gospel. Reading * I'm
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