Publications

A New Normal: Ten Things I've Learned About Trauma by Catherine Woodiwiss

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catherine I knew that pain was a part of life, but — thanks in part to a peculiar blend of "God-has-a-plan" Southern roots, a suburban "Midwestern nice" upbringing, and a higher education in New England stoicism — I managed to skate by for quite some time without having to experience it.

Accepting My Alternative Lifestyle by THABITI ANYABWILE

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Anyabwile hi I had a very profound moment this week. I sat with a dear sister from the church, catching up on life and ministry. We spent the first half hour loudly praising God and exalting Him for His grace and mercy. Somehow we began to discuss some current issues in Cayman, together lamenting the pain and sorrow we see in so many lives. Then she said something that arrested me. She said, "I've had to admit that I am the one living the alternative lifestyle."

The New Age of Christian Martyrdom by Kirsten Powers

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new age christian martyr Lions have been replaced by firing squads and concentration camps as record numbers of Jesus' worshipers are persecuted from Syria to North Korea.
The concept of Christian martyrdom may seem like something from a bygone, uncivilized era when believers were mercilessly thrown to the lions. Not so. This week, Open Doors, a non-denominational group supporting persecuted Christians worldwide, reported that Christian martyrdom has grown into a pervasive and horrifying human rights crisis.

It's Not Enough to Care About 'The Poor' by Jennifer A. Marshall

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Jennifer A Marshall "It's just too easy to love 'The Poor,'" policy expert and author Amy L. Sherman says in a video interview for the study guide Seek Social Justice, an anti-poverty project. "It's a lot harder to actually do the hard work of building face-to-face relationships with real people with real needs, with real, messy issues."