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 …
“Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him,” Paul tells the Colossians (3:17). For me, “whatever you do” calls to mind the big-picture roles I play on a daily basis: student, employee, daughter, and friend. Your big-picture hats …
It is impossible to ignore the brokenness and pain in our country and in our world today. We would be doing a disservice to our loved ones and to our community if we did not speak up. Ana, Molly and I acknowledge that we have a platform we can use to fight for social justice …
My parents and I had a huge fight the night before my sixteenth birthday when they told me that they couldn’t get me to the DMV the next day to take my permit test. Looking back now, this feels ridiculous and spoiled, but at the time it felt like the end of the world. I …
