By: Kwabene Kalumbula If asked to select a book most appropriate for the politically- and socially-conscious American Christian in 2020, Justin Giboney, Michael Wear, and Chris Butler’s Compassion (&) Conviction would easily be my choice. It is premised on the idea that Christians should engage in politics but that our Read more…
By Stiven Peter In his “Conversations with Picasso,” Hungarian photographer Brassai claims that Grunewald’s Crucifixion awakened Picasso’s creative impulses. Specifically, he attributes Picasso’s extremes, “his amorously irreverent pastiches, his verve, his humor, his cruelty,” to the grotesque impulse generated by Grunewald. Picasso remarked to Brassai, “Do you know the Crucifixion Read more…
By Stiven Peter On March 31st, 2019, a dear friend of mine, Henry, was admitted to a Long Island Hospital with symptoms of COVID-19. A rough, but manageable fever transformed into a life-threatening virus that shattered my and my church’s sense of stability. Some days there would be signs of Read more…
By: Edwin Santos Hyde Park is certainly less alive than it was before, though this may be more metaphoric than literal. At the same time, this lack of life may be its strong suit and that lacking may be what preserves the life there is now hidden underground. Staying in Read more…
by Allen Lu Charlie’s toothbrush was just for show. Their mother always used to say: “I don’t care if you’re running late, half asleep, or on your death bed! The first thing you do when you wake up and the last thing before bed should be to brush your teeth!” Read more…
by Kirstin Yu The Café hasn’t opened yet, but I can already feel the buzz in the air, the anticipation of intoxication. The patrons have congregated a few blocks down the street, as they always do, and through a crack in the window I watch as they lean into the Read more…
by Sam Zeng “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” (Phil 4:13). References to this iconic Bible verse are etched on the sole of NBA superstar Stephen Curry’s signature shoes, tattooed across the chest of UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, and perhaps most notoriously, scrawled Read more…
by Stiven Peter “Mary did you know that your baby boy would one day walk on water?” or that he “would save our sons and daughters?” Or better yet, “this child that you’ve delivered, will soon deliver you?” Even beyond that iconic but corny song, the story of the virgin Read more…
by Andrew Wang Last year, my sister went through hell. I don’t know if I could have told you what that meant until very recently; I don’t think if many Americans could, here in the dying throes of American Christendom. My experience with church and tragedy had always been second Read more…
Dear Reader, Contrary to general expectations, the center of faith at this University lies not in Rockefeller Chapel, the Divinity School, or Bond Chapel, but rather the Saieh Hall for Economics. Formerly the location of Chicago Theological Seminary, the so-called “Money Church” represents not only the University’s most significant accomplishments, Read more…