Growing up, Palm Sunday was about putting on my second best Sunday dress (the best was obviously saved for Easter Sunday), and parading down the aisle of the church with my other Sunday School friends and shouting “Hosanna!” Little Leah loved the attention and how special that Sunday felt. I loved the routine and tradition …
Photo credit: Alex Edelmen / Getty images, via Slate Since Common Ground’s conception, Molly, Leah, and I have been very careful to avoid making assertions that might offend the political sensibilities of readers or obscure the message of the Gospel. We’ve done so because we hope this blog is a beacon of truth — truth …
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The incarnation is one of those divine mysteries which is impenetrable in a wonderful way — it’s impossible to understand or explain, but the implications of it are many and they are powerful. For some, its opacity can become an intellectual hangup in their quest to know God (why would God take a form so …
In the ten months since I wrote Dear College Student, Go to Church, I’ve attended three different churches while living in three different places for school, an internship, and study abroad. I want to emphasize that this is not a list of grievances against any of those churches. In fact, I feel equipped to write …
Job Description not even for the job you want but what you think is the most basic option: At least 3 years of prior field experience Skilled in A, B, C Has already accomplished X, Y, Z by age 18 Maintained a 5.0 all through college Must be a volunteer for the homeless and dogs …
