Month: October 2017

Cursing Christians

Christopher Zaskey
Christians have long stigmatized cursing. Often times we are so quick to dismiss what a person has to say because they employ language indicative of the 'world'. But what if the problem isn't as black and white as it is often made out to be. Perhaps there is more to language than just the words we do or do not speak. Perhaps there is something else that determines whether or not what we say honors God.... Read More...
5 min read

Monuments, Flags, and White Supremacy

Richard Harris
It's now been several months since the horrific events at Charlottesville, but in light of Richard Spencer's recent speaking engagement at the University of Florida it's clear that the conversation is just as relevant today as it was then. Understanding the cultural dynamics which inspired these events is integral to a constructive Christian response. In light of these dynamics, how should we as Christians help pave the way towards progress?... Read More...
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A Prayer for Vegas

Esther Shemeth
In the aftermath of the terrible events at Las Vegas this past week, calls rang out across America to pray for Vegas. As Pentecostals we believe in the transformative power of prayer. However, in times like these it is often difficult to put into words the full extent of what we are feeling or want to say. This is made especially difficult when there are issues requiring prayer and attention that have been plaguing our society for months now. We here at ECCLĒSIAM want to help you find your voice. The following prayer is inspired by the Prayer of St. Francis and reflects the situations which we find ourselves in today. We ask that you pray this prayer with us, meditating on its words and finding ways in which we can all put it into action.... Read More...
1 min read

For the Love of God

Melissa Archer
The terrifying reality of racism still plagues our world today. Even among Christians, racial prejudice is all too common. Why has this dangerous sentiment seeped into a community founded on the teaching of "love thy neighbor?" What actions can we take to demonstrate a cruciform life to a world and a church that are hostile to the message of Christ?... Read More...
3 min read