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January 6th And The Gospel Of Violence
January 6th And The Gospel Of Violence

On the anniversary of the darkest day in recent American history, Phillip Joubert reflects on the implications of the siege of the Capitol.

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Social Activism, "Featured"Phillip JoubertJanuary 6, 2022Phillip Joubert
I Moved From One South Africa To Another
I Moved From One South Africa To Another

As we reflect on the life and legacy of Bishop Tutu, let’s listen to Nontombi and Malcolm …

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Social Activism, Spoken Word, "Featured"Malcolm du PlessisDecember 26, 2021Malcolm du Plessis, Nontombi Tutu
The Speed Of God
The Speed Of God

“The speed of God is not hurry.” (Will Lee)

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Poetry, DevotionalWill LeeOctober 24, 2021Will Lee
The Trinity Painting
The Trinity Painting

“Inspired by Richard Rohr’s description of an icon by Andrei Rublev.” (Paul Rivas)

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ArtworkPaul RivasAugust 13, 2021Paul Rivas
Body Poems
Body Poems

“Most Christians have a dysfunctional relationship with their own bodies..” (David Gate)

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PoetryDavid GateJuly 31, 2021David Gate
Like Every Selfie
Like Every Selfie

“Be kind about the names your friends give to their children.” (David Gate)

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Poetry, DevotionalBrandi MillerJuly 2, 2021David Gate
An Asian-American Perspective
An Asian-American Perspective

“I remember a conversation a friend and I had my freshman year in college. We shared a similar Asian-American experience.” (Andrew Huang)

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Social Activism, IdeaAndrew HuangJune 13, 2021Andrew Huang
Coping, Not Coping
Coping, Not Coping

A poem by David Gate.

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Poetry, DevotionalDavid GateMay 4, 2021David Gate
Here Comes This Dreamer
Here Comes This Dreamer

The title poem from Micah Bournes’ collection: “Here Comes This Dreamer.”

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"Featured", PoetryMicah BournesJanuary 15, 2021Micah Bournes
White Supremacist Terror
White Supremacist Terror

“The eagle’s wing is broken … The bison lays bleeding.” (David Gate)

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Social Activism, "Featured", PoetryDavid GateJanuary 11, 2021David Gate
A Kingdom Sowing And Reaping
A Kingdom Sowing And Reaping

“It does not belong to this year or next ...” (David Gate)

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"Featured", Poetry, IdeaDavid GateDecember 30, 2020David Gate
Dear Pastors
Dear Pastors

“Calls for unity will not erase complicity.” (Brandi Miller)

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Social Activism, "Featured", IdeaBrandi MillerNovember 7, 2020Brandi Miller
That Good Kind Of Trouble
That Good Kind Of Trouble

“John the Baptist said Jesus would take an axe to every tree that needs to be uprooted. He is still doing that work today.” (David Gate)

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Social Activism, Spoken Word, "Featured", PoetryCommon HymnalSeptember 10, 2020David Gate
Una Vez Más
Una Vez Más

“Me recuerdas de nuestra historia, y que siempre hallas tu lugar en mi, una vez más.” (Ania Elizabeth)

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Social Activism, Spoken Word, "Featured", PoetryCommon HymnalAugust 17, 2020Ania Carr, Ryan James Carr, Kevin Dailey
God Will Heal Our Wounds (I Long For A World)
God Will Heal Our Wounds (I Long For A World)

”I long for a world I may never see.” (Brittney Spencer)

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Social Activism, Spoken Word, "Featured", PoetryCommon HymnalJuly 29, 2020Dee Wilson, Will Reagan, Brittney Spencer
The Addiction That Is Costing Christianity Its Freedom
The Addiction That Is Costing Christianity Its Freedom

“Most of the issues the church has created are based on its addiction to control.” (Carlos Rodriguez)

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IdeaCarlos RodriguezJuly 11, 2020Carlos Rodriguez
I Don't Know Justice
I Don't Know Justice

"I don’t know Justice! And I have not met Peace." (Royce Lovett)

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Social Activism, Spoken Word, "Featured"Royce LovettJuly 10, 2020Royce Lovett
Coalition For Praise and Protest Statement
Coalition For Praise and Protest Statement

"We are at a critical point in American history." (Coalition For Praise And Protest)

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Social ActivismCommon HymnalJuly 6, 2020Brittney Spencer, Malcolm du Plessis
Waking Up
Waking Up

”Honestly and painfully I admit, I’ve been asleep at the proverbial wheel of the fight for justice in the U.S.” (Bobby Alexandre)

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Social Activism, Spoken WordCommon HymnalJune 23, 2020Bobby Alexandre, Ryan James Carr
When Multiculturalism Trends...
When Multiculturalism Trends...

"It will quickly become obvious to you that Common Hymnal is multi-ethnic." (Malcolm du Plessis)

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Social Activism, "Featured"Malcolm du PlessisMay 26, 2020Malcolm du Plessis
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