On ambition (February 16, 2025)
Ambition drives us, yet Matthew 19:16-30 reveals its limits, writes Chris Burton.
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Resisting despair amid empire (January 5, 2025)
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The kingdom of God calls us to something beyond the imagination
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Kendrick vs. Drake and the parallels with Christian integrity
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AI as an instrument of abolition
From a shorter work week to deeper personal growth, the implications of artificial intelligence point toward profits that are beyond simply economic, writes Chris Burton.
Imagination, vocation and the Three Wise Men (December 31, 2023)
Chris Burton reflects on the Three Wise Men: "We delude ourselves thinking that there will never be trouble. On the contrary, our testimony matures because in the face of significant trouble, God delivers us."
Embracing love: Celebrating successes and overcoming jealousy (December 24, 2023)
Love is not beholden to the myth of scarcity, writes Chris Burton. Elizabeth and Mary teach us this.
Roots, thorns and joy: Navigating complex family history during the holidays (December 17, 2023)
How do we make sense of complicated family dynamics in our lives and in our faith history? Chris Burton reflects on the women present in Jesus' genealogy.
Peace is not confined by convention (December 10, 2023)
In this second week of Advent, communities around the world will speak of peace, but what do we really mean? How far-reaching is our understanding of peace? Chris Burton reflects.
Home and hope in Ruth (December 3, 2023)
"Ruth demonstrates tremendous hope. Hope that this tragedy will not unwrite her own story. Hope that there is more to be written, and more to be lived," writes Chris Burton.