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CSA’s free weekly publication, a carefully curated collection of original articles at the intersection of spiritual formation and social action.

“Generous Spaciousness” by Wendy VanderWal-Gritter

Reviewed by Gabriel Blanchard

Wendy VanderWal-Gritter has spent more than 10 years leading New Directions Ministries, a Canadian group formerly under the umbrella of Exodus International. She and the ministry she leads have since moved out of an ex-gay paradigm.

Do I Have a Story?

By Joshua Gonnerman
A person’s story requires more than an understanding of what has happened up to this point. We also need a plot outline and trajectory, to help us sense how the rest of our lives might unfold.

Homosexuality and the Church: The Agenda of Unity in Christ

By Kathy Kwon

These days, I wonder about the possibility of certain theological disagreements in and of themselves being more “right” than any of their comprising opposing theological positions.

In other words, is theological disagreement always primarily about defending propositional truths?

Spirit of Truth, Come

By Shane Bauman

On the night before his crucifixion, Jesus told his disciples that he would be leaving them soon. The news of Jesus’ upcoming departure upset his disciples, and I can imagine their concern.

Fighting the U.S. Caste Culture

An interview with Michelle Alexander
Denouncing our present system as “a caste-like system that locks millions of Americans into permanent second-class status,” Alexander marshals both hard data and human stories to advocate for laws that would reverse our country’s escalating prison population.

Love Renders Us Worthy

By Kristyn Komarnicki

“Our job is to love others without stopping to inquire whether or not they are worthy. That is not our business and, in fact, it is nobody’s business. What we are asked to do is to love, and this love itself will render both ourselves and our neighbors worthy if anything can.”

~ Thomas Merton in a letter to Dorothy Day

About five years ago, I began learning to love people who are gay.

Comfort, Conversation, and Creating Change

By Sarah
Last weekend, I learned that there are many sincere people at various points on the ideological spectrum who want to walk with me and encourage me in my journey toward Christ.

Generous Spaciousness: Wendy Gritter

Interview by Josh MacIvor-Andersen
I hope that anyone who is a follower of Jesus, regardless of whether they have experienced marginalization themselves, will see as an intrinsic part of the gospel that we are to go to the margins—whatever those margins may be. 

The Legalization of Marijuana: What Christians Should Know

By Roger Dowis
Regardless of what side of the issue you come down on, the legalization of marijuana within the next two years is a strong possibility. Twenty states, including the District of Columbia, have enacted laws that allow people to use medical marijuana.

Succor and Salvation

By Scott Todd

There is one institution on earth with the capacity, the presence, the credibility, the endurance, and the passion to perform the ultimate act of caring for the poor. It is the church, the body of Christ.

“Oriented to Faith” by Tim Otto

Reviewed by Maria Russell Kenney

The debate surrounding homosexuality is one of the most contentious in the contemporary church, polarizing communions both locally and globally.  Not surprisingly, most resources either locate themselves within a party line or sacrifice rigor for amiability. 

“Can’t They Just Read the Bible?”

By Carole Brenton
“They can’t hear, but they’re not blind. Can’t they just read the Bible?” I get this often when I speak to groups of hearing people, who ask me questions that those serving in a spoken-language context would never be asked.

The Great Commission Here at Home

By Sarita Fowler
Many Christians unwittingly overlook the world’s third-largest unreached people group, many of whom live in the US. Although this group shares many similarities with the rest of us, their culture and language differ significantly from ours.