"Everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love." Read more
"Everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love." Read more
The upside-down world of the 21st century is such that the Satanic Temple has become a champion of the Golden Rule while the Little Sisters of the Poor have become sinful champions of unjust coercion. My congressman is retiring, but my district is still a model of anti-people gerrymandering, so it hardly matters. The first female chair of the Federal Reserve is a big milestone, but it's hard to be proud of such milestones when they come so very, very late. Read more
Andre Johnson's own writing is pretty terrific, but the best thing about R3 may be the diverse team of contributors and guest writers he has pulled together for the site. Read more
I like the original from Vampire Weekend, but Phosphorescent’s take on the song “Ya Hey” finds something sad and beautiful and heartbreaking in there. Stripped down like this, it becomes a love song about an unrequited love that never gives up. That’s Epiphany in a nutshell. Through the fire and through the flames You won’t even say your name Only “I am that I am” But who could ever live that way? Merry Christmas. Read more
"Come now, you rich people, weep and wail for the miseries that are coming to you. Your riches have rotted, and your clothes are moth-eaten. Your gold and silver have rusted, and their rust will be evidence against you, and it will eat your flesh like fire." Read more
Here's a wonderful part of the story we too often forget — the epiphany that unfolds from this freaky incarnation works both ways. If the person and the life of Jesus Christ taught us humans everything we need to know about God, that life also taught God what it is like to be one of us. Read more
What words were born the same year as you? Billionaires aren't used to taking "No" for an answer. "Understated Cerebral Mysteries ... on the Side of the Defense." Anti-immigrant activist says it's hurtful to accuse him of racism just because he's fighting to preserve white "predominance." Meet Rapture Red. One of the best Larry Norman songs is actually Neil Young. Read more
"Kind" is one of those words -- like "nice" -- that has acquired so many lukewarm connotations that we tend to think of kindness as something bland, tepid and unremarkable. But that's part of why you should read Sarah Bessey -- to be reminded that kindness can be subversive, and strong and revolutionary. Read more
"Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Read more
If someone had asked me, "Hey, would you like to read a blog written by a psychology professor at a conservative Churches of Christ college in Texas?" it's unlikely that I would have said, "Of course, that sounds like it would be inspiring, thoughtful, and challenging, and will probably become one of my favorite blogs." That shows what I know. Read more
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