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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 PlessisMay 28, 2026Malcolm du Plessis
The Kingdom Is Ours
The Kingdom Is Ours

A response to our song, The Kingdom Is Yours

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PoetryDrew JacksonMay 15, 2026Drew Jackson
Why Social Justice
Why Social Justice

Social justice is trending in Christianity. Sometimes it becomes fashion. Often, it begins as conviction — people trying to make sense of faith in a wounded world.

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Social Activism, DevotionalMalcolm du PlessisApril 15, 2026Malcolm du Plessis
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 PlessisMarch 20, 2026Malcolm du Plessis
When Culture Stops Carrying Memory, Movements Keep Starting Over
When Culture Stops Carrying Memory, Movements Keep Starting Over

Why songs, stories, and stages belong inside the work of justice.

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Social ActivismMalcolm du PlessisFebruary 24, 2026Malcolm du Plessis
Mississippi
Mississippi

A variation on a theme.

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PoetryDavid GateFebruary 5, 2026David Gate
America's Gospel
America's Gospel

”There is no resurrection until you walk by the pain of Calvary, and catch a glimpse, in the sunlight, of the lynching tree.” (Otis Moss III)

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Spoken WordCommon HymnalJanuary 24, 2026Otis Moss III
MLK And The Term Prophetic
MLK And The Term Prophetic

A sober perspective.

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Social ActivismPhillip JoubertJanuary 15, 2026Phillip Joubert
Almost Love
Almost Love

Another heart wrenching poem from Micah Bournes’ debut collection: Here Comes This Dreamer.

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PoetryMicah BournesJanuary 8, 2026Micah Bournes
Hungry For Wisdom?
Hungry For Wisdom?

"I read this story many years ago. And have read it many times over the years. It has the same effect on me each time I review it." (Malcolm du Plessis)

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DevotionalMalcolm du PlessisJanuary 1, 2026Malcolm 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 10, 2025David Gate
What Is Advent?
What Is Advent?

"Advent is the first season in the Church Year. It begins on the Sunday four weeks prior to Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve." (Ryan Flanigan)

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ChristmasRyan FlaniganNovember 27, 2025Ryan Flanigan
Which Metaphor?
Which Metaphor?

The metaphor influences the way to engage with community.

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IdeaMalcolm du PlessisOctober 23, 2025Malcolm du Plessis
Negotiating God's Way
Negotiating God's Way

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

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IdeaMalcolm du PlessisOctober 16, 2025Malcolm du Plessis
Initiative, Communication, Follow Through
Initiative, Communication, Follow Through

A slogan to breakdown the mechanisms of ‘love’.

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IdeaMalcolm du PlessisOctober 9, 2025Malcolm du Plessis
Merging Two Parallel Movements
Merging Two Parallel Movements

"The sixties birthed the civil rights and the contemporary worship movements. Sadly, they have run on separate tracks ever since." (Malcolm du Plessis)

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Social ActivismMalcolm du PlessisAugust 11, 2025Malcolm du Plessis
Gravitas
Gravitas

This poem embodies our 2024/5 release - Gravitas.

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PoetryCommon HymnalAugust 4, 2025David Gate
Sinners
Sinners

Reflections on the movie, Sinners.

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IdeaDavid GateJuly 31, 2025David Gate
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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IdeaMalcolm du PlessisJuly 30, 2025Malcolm du Plessis
A Womb For All
A Womb For All

A call to let the doctrine of holiness as exclusion fall to dust, so that compassion might take root and rise.

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PoetryWynand de KockJuly 7, 2025Wynand de Kock
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