I wrote this book because I wanted to change the narrative [on immigration] and help people be more informed about this complex issue.

Who has spoken words over your body?
What words were used to bless?
What words were used to hurt?

But, when finally, I learn the ring-ness of human things, how rhythms pulled away aren’t left behind at all. I know I walk in shoes that are not mine.

"God’s abiding among us happens precisely amid, alongside, within the complexities of our experiences with home and with belonging."

It is on the scaled-down switch backs of mid-mountain trails that we find the most opportunity to live with embodied empathy. In the day-to-day of human living, we are to let our love to genuine

Erin Weber-Johnson writes about how to delve into the past and love versions of ourselves we would rather forget.

Taylor Short writes on the possibilities that bloom from accepting dandelions as beloved parts of our divine world.

Ryan Panzer writes about the growing influence of artificial intelligence upon our society, wondering whether and how pastors should use this new technology in the service of God.

Mary Jo Robinson writes poetry that illuminates how the sacred may be found in ordinary nature.

The Rev. Winnie Varghese delivers a sermon covering indigeneity, Elijah's sojourn in the wilderness, and how to connect with those who show us hospitality.

Elizabeth Bergen writes on motherhood, and how God eases our exhaustion with divinely-aided rest.

Rev. Dr. Charlene Cox writes a letter to her younger self on the day of her ordination, reflecting upon the joys, hardships, and lessons of her proud service.

Ashley Wheeler shares her thoughts on the messy joys of youth in sacred community.

Dr. Dee Stokes reflects on an event she recently hosted, designed to help young entrepreneurs start serving the Kingdom.

Julie Champ shares her experience with recovering from cancer and what she learned about God's infinite grace.

This is the first blog in a series originating from a writing course led by Ellie Roscher, centering on the sacred ordinary. The authors read and wrote essays designed to make ordinary moments shine, and we are grateful for the opportunity to share these essays with the Church Anew audience.

Erin Weber-Johnson gives us a prayer for retaining a spirit of love in the face of political controversy and indignation.

Angela Denker writes on caring for the most vulnerable members of our society, and how we can embrace God in moments of darkness.

In order to grasp this great truth, the first thing we need to do is to get off our human high horse. We aren’t all that, especially when you compare us to the world of trees.

Drs. Michael Chan and Lisa Sethre-Hofstad help us understand how we can preach the Bible’s more problematic passages in the face of trauma and healing.