Before I get into this, I want to congratulate Tanya Marlow. Her new book, Those Who Wait: Finding God in Disappointment, Doubt and Delay, launched today. So I bet you can guess what I’ll be reading…
Posts tagged Non-violence
The Pacifist’s Guide to Inflicting Pain
Oh, Kristy, you crazy Jezebel. Pacifists don’t inflict pain. How can you inflict pain when you’re standing still, allowing people to punch you in the face? I believe that Christians are called to pacifism….
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Creeds
I politely stood when the congregation stood and hoped no one noticed my mouth wasn’t moving. I read along in my bulletin as they spoke the words, a little off on the beat here and…
Faith in the Eye of a Shitstorm
When I was ten, my parents took me to an Anabaptist museum called Menno-Hof. My family had visited a Mennonite church several times and Mom and Dad wanted to learn more about these Anabaptist types…
Where Do We Go From Here?
Eight months ago I made a commitment to pray every day for peace. And I’ve technically upheld that commitment. Though I have included unspoken modifiers in that prayer. God, please bring peace and reconciliation (just…
That Time Mennonites Taught Me How to Fight Back
The other girls and I sat on the floor and watched the attack. He grabbed her from behind and pinned her arms to her sides. She extended one leg behind him and pushed backwards against…
Pacifism is Not Passive
Pacifism is not passive. The Christian refusal to participate in any warfare knows nothing of inactivity. Ours is a positive pacifism, combating the very roots of war through the display of God’s love and concern…
Mandatory Year-end Blog Post
When I started this blog two years ago I wasn’t really sure what I’d do with a blog. I’m not an important person… I’m not an expert on anything (unless being obnoxious is considered a…
Free Advent Devotional App from Fig Tree
I’m pretty excited about this one. Last month, Rev. Melissa Fain from Fig Tree Christian asked if I’d like to help write for a devotional Advent app. It took me a whole 30 seconds to…