Non-Violence
Nonviolence is not passivity — it is one of the most demanding paths a person of faith can walk. These posts wrestle honestly with what it means to resist violence in a world saturated with it: in our politics, our skies, our museums, our parenting, our history. From Shane Claiborne to Kathy Kelly to poets and prophets and everyday disciples, the writers here believe that peace is not a destination but a practice — one that requires a tough mind, a tender heart, and the willingness to keep showing up.
Whose side are you on in this war, Jesus?
Whose side are you on, Jesus? I ask, as he sits down across from me. I have been reading the latest news about Israel and…
Resisting violence in our skies and museums
On a bright Sunday afternoon last month, my friend Ashley and I went to an “anti-militarist field day” outside the Museum of Science and Industry…
Discipleship and Decay: Why I Resist Greatness
In this part of the world (here in the Upper Midwest, in the United States of America), it’s the season of decay. Decay is colorful,…
Vita ex Morte
Loss. It’s a strange word. It implies that you once had a thing and now, not only is it gone, but you can no longer…
A Recipe for Spiritual Reckoning
When the pandemic first began a few years ago, I remember one meme, in particular, that said something like, “We finally have an internationally recognized…
Jesus Is Here, Whether You Like It Or Not
It is hot as I walk across the grass. Really hot, with a heat index of 108 degrees, and the humidity is oppressive. Heavier than…
Calm in the Chaos: A Review of “The Soul’s Slow Ripening”
In the glow of the dawn light, I gaze at the green leaves thirsty for a fresh rainfall. I notice the longing of my heart…
A Letter to the 22nd Life Lost
I greet you as a first-time writer for the Messy Jesus Business blog at a time that seems messier than most. My heart has been…
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