This Online Articles area (formerly our Library) gathers reflections, op-eds, and essays that engage the pressing questions of faith, justice, and public life. Here, you’ll find hundreds of thoughtful and engaging pieces from scholars, practitioners, and everyday Christians — leaders and writers who bring fresh insight and faithful imagination. These articles are meant to spark deeper discipleship, fuel courageous action, and equip the church to embody the gospel in a complex world. We invite you to explore, learn, and join the ongoing conversation toward a fuller expression of Christian faithfulness and a more just society.
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By Caleb Hui and Sam Chao
(Editor’s Note: As detention and deportation escalate, families like Yeonsoo Go’s reveal the human cost of current immigration policies. Here, Caleb and Sam examine why the Christian practice of sanctuary matters now — and how churches have historically responded when the state became the threat.
By Laurie Nichols
Lent has been around for centuries, dating back to the Early Church. It’s a 40-day season of reflection, repentance, and renewal, modeled after Jesus’ time fasting in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11). At its core, Lent is about making space—letting go of distractions so we can refocus on what really matters: God’s love, justice, and the hope of resurrection.
By Andre Henry
“If a man wants to lynch me, that’s his problem. If he has the power to lynch me, that’s my problem.” When Stokely Carmichael said these words, he underscored the connection between racism and power.
By David de Leon
I admit that when I think of global poverty, my mind begins to spin, and discouragement begins to seep into my spirit. Like all complex issues, global poverty is a tangled web of generational and systemic challenges that have compounded over time.
By Laurie Nichols
I must admit, when I consider the current political climate, a sense of unease settles within me. And I know for a fact that I am not alone. Rarely in recent memory have more people wanted to talk about their deep fears and worries after a transition of power in the Oval Office.
By Nikki Toyama-Szeto
Welcoming immigrants and refugees isn’t just an act of kindness—it’s an act of faith, revealing Jesus in the process.
By Kristyn Komarnicki
Love in the midst of discomfort
Love your God, love your neighbor as yourself. All the law and the prophets rest on these two commands…
Leap of Faith is a full-length documentary from Nicholas Ma and Morgan Neville (Won’t You Be My Neighbor?) featuring pastors who commit to meeting for a year to look for a path to unity in the midst of polarized times.
By Alyssa Sickle
As we turn the page to a new year, some of us may be adding books to our 2025 reading list. Check out some of CSA’s favorites from recent years! CSA regularly posts book excerpts and reviews; the links below will take you to the review in the CSA Library, where you can find many more book reviews by using the search filters.
By Kristyn Komarnicki
Advent is the season of yes. It’s all about God’s big yes to us.
Does God love us?
Is there hope for us in spite of our staggering deficiencies?
By Amar D. Peterman
I am a part of the generation of young millennials and Gen-Z that have “lost their faith.”
I was raised in the evangelical tradition. I grew up reading I Kissed Dating Goodbye and Blue Like Jazz.
By Tony Deik
Season 6, Episode 14
In this final episode of season six, Nikki talks with Tony Deik. Tony is a Palestinian Christian from Bethlehem, Palestine. He is on faculty at Bethlehem Bible College and currently resides in Bolivia with his family.
By CSA Staff
During the Advent season, Christians around the world practice time travel. We deepen our faith by spending 24 days re-connecting with the circumstances surrounding Jesus’ birth and by remembering why his coming was worth anticipating in the first place.
By Edith Yoder
Season 6, Episode 13
How can churches be good neighbors to families experiencing housing insecurity? This week on 20 Minute Takes, Nikki talks with Edith Yoder, the CEO of Bridge of Hope, an organization that has equipped Christian faith communities to end and prevent homelessness since 1987.
By CSA Staff
To celebrate Thanksgiving this week, we asked leaders around the country to share why they are grateful for CSA and our work. We got back five inspiring videos highlighting a range of programs.
By Nikki Toyama-Szeto
“I first encountered Tony, as many others did, as he preached from a big stage in front of a lot of people…”
By Allison
Every year on November 20th, family members, allies and souls who identify as LGBTQ—particularly transgender or gender nonconforming individuals—come together to honor those who have been killed in the last year simply for existing.