Elijah and the Widow
As we continue exploring the story of Elijah, we encounter a widow and her son and the reminder that God is the giver of life, and that our allegiance belongs to Him alone.
Read MorePostmodernism (3 of 4): Power and Narratives
We dig deeper into our study of postmodernism by looking at how Jean-François Lyotard and Michel Foucault have described it. They help us make sense of power, authority and narrative and how they relate to our cultural shift.
Read MoreWhen Prophets Speak Out!
Over the past month, we have heard countless stories of government action to take children away from the parents of illegal immigrants in the US. Although the US may have the legal right, today’s prophetic voices are making sure their leaders understand that such actions are morally wrong, oppressive and evil. Wherever there is power, we also need our prophets.
Read MoreThe Power of Children in Community
Kids have a unique way of caring for and teaching us. What we do with our children in church is not simply to teach them how to participate in our services when they get older. They have the ability to be active participants in our community practices right now. The question is, have we created that space for them?
Read MoreLondon: Power or Brokenness?
Symbols of power and wealth for one person can often be symbols of oppression and brokenness for another. I was reminded of this while in London because of a trip my friends from Canada took here a few years ago.
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