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Black Boys And Their Mothers
Black Boys And Their Mothers

We talk a lot about honoring a life source. Royce spells it out loud and clear.

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Poetry, IdeaRoyce LovettMay 9, 2025Royce Lovett
On The Edge Of The Inside
On The Edge Of The Inside

"Practical truth is more likely found at the bottom and the edges than at the top or the center of most groups, institutions, and cultures." (Richard Rohr)

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Devotional, IdeaRichard RohrApril 26, 2025Richard Rohr
The Poet's Way
The Poet's Way

Drew Jackson hosts a conversation with Cole Arthur Riley and Pádraig Ó Tuama, about the connections between poetry and contemplation.

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PoetryDrew JacksonApril 25, 2025Drew Jackson
Spiritual Underground
Spiritual Underground

That less visible space, on the outskirts of Christendom, where unconventional and unlikely candidates do life and mission together in less-formal structures.

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IdeaMalcolm du PlessisApril 18, 2025Malcolm du Plessis
Mississippi
Mississippi

A variation on a theme.

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Blog, PoetryDavid GateApril 16, 2025David Gate
In Kristin du Mez's Words
In Kristin du Mez's Words

We love the way that Kristin du Mez captured the essence of our project on her Substack earlier this year.

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BlogKristin Du MezApril 8, 2025Kristin du Mez
Gravitas
Gravitas

This poem embodies our 2024/5 release - Gravitas.

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PoetryCommon HymnalMarch 20, 2025David Gate
Initiative, Communication, Follow Through
Initiative, Communication, Follow Through

A slogan to breakdown the mechanisms of ‘love’.

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IdeaMalcolm du PlessisMarch 19, 2025Malcolm du Plessis
Remind Us ...
Remind Us ...

A prayer by Vincent Charlow.

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DevotionalVincent CharlowJanuary 25, 2025Vincent Charlow
MLK And The Term Prophetic
MLK And The Term Prophetic

A sober perspective.

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Social ActivismPhillip JoubertJanuary 20, 2025Phillip Joubert
Now We Call It White Christian Nationalism
Now We Call It White Christian Nationalism

A vital read from Jemar Tisby.

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Social ActivismJemar TisbyJanuary 12, 2025Jemar Tisby
Truth Be Told: The Kingdom Of Sowing And Reaping
Truth Be Told: The Kingdom Of Sowing And Reaping

A poem by David Gate.

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Poetry, IdeaBrandi MillerJanuary 6, 2025David Gate
The Means Justifies The End
The Means Justifies The End

“Jesus was not results driven. He was always focused on the process and never the outward performance. It is inconceivable to think of him reveling in big outcomes for the sake of influence.” (Malcolm du Plessis)

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IdeaMalcolm du PlessisNovember 14, 2024Malcolm du Plessis
Dress Rehearsal for Live Free USA Tour
Dress Rehearsal for Live Free USA Tour

BTS video capture of a dress rehearsal.

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"Featured"Malcolm du PlessisAugust 21, 2024Malcolm du Plessis
Cross Pollination
Cross Pollination

Cross-pollination leads to increased fruit yield, size and quality.

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IdeaMalcolm du PlessisAugust 10, 2024Malcolm du Plessis
The Awakening
The Awakening

”It is not the job of the marginalized to wake up the church to its apathy and oppression.” (Brandi Miller)

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Social Activism, Spoken Word, "Featured"Brandi MillerApril 16, 2024Brandi Miller
When Plan 'B' Is Plan A
When Plan 'B' Is Plan A

It was for Joseph. Moses, too. Maybe a timely perspective for your current challenges?

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Devotional, IdeaMalcolm du PlessisApril 7, 2024Malcolm du Plessis
Praise And Protest
Praise And Protest

“The book of John describes the incarnated Christ as being full of GRACE and TRUTH. Inextricably intertwined.” (Malcolm du Plessis)

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Social Activism, "Featured", Devotional, IdeaMalcolm du PlessisJanuary 10, 2024Malcolm du Plessis
What Do You Think About The Modernizing Of The Faith?
What Do You Think About The Modernizing Of The Faith?

I was asked this question recently …

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IdeaMalcolm du PlessisDecember 11, 2023Malcolm du Plessis
The Forgotten Social Justice Song of Christmas
The Forgotten Social Justice Song of Christmas

“The Spirit of God didn’t just place a baby in Mary’s womb, but also planted a vision of the Kingdom in her heart.” (David Gate)

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ChristmasDavid GateDecember 1, 2023David Gate
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