The Word Without Words
I have always liked words. As a child I was a voracious reader. In college I majored in English literature and biblical studies. […]
I have always liked words. As a child I was a voracious reader. In college I majored in English literature and biblical studies. […]
When John P. Perkins started Common Ground Church in his hometown of Jackson, Mississippi, it already had a functioning barbershop that employed men who were re-entering society after being incarcerated. […]
Not long ago I walked into McDonald’s, contemplating the culinary delights that would make up my fast-food lunch.
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What does it mean to be the church in my neighborhood? In my work as a pastor and community developer, this question is of utmost importance. […]
We asked several Covenant leaders to tell us about their first experience with live music. Here’s what they told us […]
Sandra was about to be evicted. Her landlord needed the apartment for her own son, who was being released from jail. […]
I am fabulous at many things. I am an exceptional speller, and I am quite skilled at making chocolate cream pie. I can solve a
One year ago on April 16, a 7.8 earthquake ravaged the coast of Ecuador. For fifty-three never-ending seconds the earth heaved, and rigid concrete structures twisted, shattered, and crumbled under the unforgiving force of the quake. […]
Our church has an Easter tradition of inviting anyone to join our impromptu volunteer choir. […]
I began by taking an inventory of the lessons I was learning at [the gym] and then applying them to my discipleship to Jesus. […]
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