An Antislavery Message from 1776 by the Nation’s First Black Ordained Minister

An Antislavery Message from 1776 by the Nation’s First Black Ordained Minister June 19, 2023 by: Lemuel Haynes The following is an excerpt from “Liberty Further Extended,” a manuscript that Lemuel Haynes penned in 1776 which attacked the slave trade and upheld the liberty that is equally precious to each and every person. The essay…

Dear Pastor . . . When You Wonder How You’ll Make It, Remember This

Dear Pastor . . . When You Wonder How You’ll Make It, Remember This June 18, 2023 This article is part of the Dear Pastor series. Dear Pastor, What you and I both need to make it over the long haul, I feel hesitant to share. In my experience, this unsaid thing for sustaining a…

Your Gender Is God’s Good Design

Your Gender Is God’s Good Design June 17, 2023 by: Rachel Gilson Understanding Sexed Embodiment When the Son of God took on a human nature, he underlined forever the dignity and value of human embodiment, because he shared it—and still does. He did not leave his human nature behind; he is still fully human and…