Storybook Vol 2, Part 1: The Songs Behind the Songs

The movement ends and the meeting adjourns, but a song can stay in your head for years

IdeaCommon HymnalOctober 23, 2026Common Hymnal

Shalom-Salaam

Staying quiet about injustice and calling it peace is just politeness. We wrote a song that speaks up.

IdeaCommon HymnalOctober 9, 2026Common Hymnal

Love Keeps No Record Of Wrongs, Not Even Your Own

You’ve forgiven everyone who ever wronged you. Meanwhile, the worst offender is still serving time inside your own head.

IdeaMalcolm du PlessisOctober 9, 2026Malcolm du Plessis

The Kingdom Empire Couldn't Build

When Christianity resembles empire, it's time to hear the Beatitudes again. So we sang them.

IdeaCommon HymnalJuly 20, 2026

Passing On The Baton

The bible is a relay race from one generation to the next — and it is not a story of clean handoffs.

IdeaMalcolm du PlessisJuly 10, 2026Malcolm du Plessis

Dream vs Incarnation Culture

Dreams are wonderful motivators. They are terrible homes.

Devotional, IdeaMalcolm du PlessisJune 3, 2026Malcolm du Plessis

When Plan 'B' Is Plan A

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

Devotional, IdeaMalcolm du PlessisMay 28, 2026Malcolm du Plessis

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)

Devotional, IdeaRichard RohrMarch 27, 2026Richard Rohr

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)

IdeaMalcolm du PlessisMarch 20, 2026Malcolm du Plessis

Leveraging

"We live in a world of leveraging - where people use their platforms and their privileges to get places and get things done." (Malcolm du Plessis)

Devotional, IdeaMalcolm du PlessisFebruary 20, 2026Malcolm du Plessis

Which Metaphor?

The metaphor influences the way to engage with community.

IdeaMalcolm du PlessisOctober 23, 2025Malcolm du Plessis

Negotiating God's Way

"Four bible sentiments to consider when collaboration entails negotiating a business agreement." (Malcolm du Plessis)

IdeaMalcolm du PlessisOctober 16, 2025Malcolm du Plessis

Initiative, Communication, Follow Through

A slogan to breakdown the mechanisms of ‘love’.

IdeaMalcolm du PlessisOctober 9, 2025Malcolm du Plessis

Sinners

Reflections on the movie, Sinners.

IdeaDavid GateJuly 31, 2025David Gate

Praise And Protest

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

IdeaMalcolm du PlessisJuly 30, 2025Malcolm du Plessis

Honoring A Life Source

Honor your father and your mother so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

IdeaMalcolm du PlessisJuly 1, 2025Malcolm du Plessis

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.

IdeaMalcolm du PlessisApril 18, 2025Malcolm du Plessis