ESA asked dozens of Jesus followers the question “When you look at the church today, what gives you the most hope?” This was my answer:...

Evangelicals for Social Action (ESA) just concluded another round of dialogues that we've been calling Oriented to Love. I felt it was...

The Alarm: Marching On I have two words for lovebirds who announce their six-week or 14-month or almost-two-year anniversary: Who cares!...

"God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them" (1 Jn. 4:16). Let me begin my brief remarks by saying...

My insides continue to be shredded by the intense violence in the Middle East. At ESA, we've decided to fast for peace and are...

I Am Citizen of the Kingdom of God We have to understand that the kingdom of God is a real kingdom. It’s a reality—not a metaphor or an...

A Prayer from a Great Cloud of Witnesses Leader: “Dear God, what we would like to do is change the world; make it a little simpler for...

On Earth as it is in Heaven "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in...

I was inspired by the report of diverse faith leaders taking it to the streets to inspire justice amid injustice, peace amid violence,...

I'm feeling overwhelmed by what's going on in the world right now. Unspeakable atrocities in Iraq. Bombings in Gaza. Unrest in Russia....