"Enough is a project of the Center for American Progress to end genocide and crimes against humanity. Founded in 2007, Enough focuses on crises in Sudan, Chad, eastern Congo, northern Uganda, Somalia, and Zimbabwe."
"It is my work to look at the spiritual formation process and develop discipleship systems in response to that. I actively hold that Jesus created a model for engaging His fathers mission. And it included both an attractional and missional structure."
"We should condemn torture not because torture is an exceptional form of violence but because it so utterly exemplifies the violence that characterizes fallen humanity. We bear witness to a new way of life in which we have no need of torture because we have no need of violence at all, and we bear testimony to a day when this will be the norm for all of creation."
"I think Pentecostals (or Spirit-Led followers of Jesus, or postmodern mystics, or whatever handle you want to use) are uniquely situated to respond to the threat posed by 'much talk, little action.'"
I am one of those who has hope for a different kind of economy – encouraged by the fact that ours has fallen – and this is an interesting look at how Barack Obama might shape such a future. I can support this.
"In some ways it seems my life would look similar [if not a Christian], and so Paul’s declaration that if Christ hadn’t risen all our work and life would be foolish (1 Cor 15:12-20) is a bit disconcerting."
"I know this isn’t news to most of us, but it is sobering to recognize that paradigm shifts are the most fundamental.. and difficult.. kinds of shifts to induce. They threaten our very reason for existence, since they hit at elements of personal identity. That’s why this kind of change is usually strongly resisted, and those who attempt to induce it are often demonized."
"So today I want to call men out of their own oppression by refusing to oppress the other half of themselves: women. And I’m talking flat out refuse. This is not a call to think about it. This is a call to step up and own it as a completely different way of living, one defined by grace, invitation, and permission, not shame, rejection, and fear."
Fascinating article about the city of Dubai. A year ago, all the MBAs wanted to go there, and everyone was dazzled by it. Here is the dark side of that dazzlement, as well as the observation that it is not sustainable.
The Ikon community in Belfast had a Judas gathering on Easter Sunday. There is a virtual tour here, and it is utterly fascinating – haunting and beautiful. Give it a listen.
Jonathan Stegall is a web designer and emergent / emerging follower of Jesus currently living in Atlanta, seeking to abide in the creative tension between theology, spirituality, design, and justice.