Carver at market speaks to a tourist
Luanda, Angola
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John Lehmus 9-01-1998
THANKS FOR YOUR article, "The Receiving End of Mission," May-June 1998 ("Life in Community," by Joe Nangle, OFM). It has given me the additional push to get through (or around) the roadblocks.
Weldon Nisly 9-01-1998
AS I READ the July-August issue I note with gratitude and not a little longing the leaving of two Sojourners' torch-bearers. I add my farewell to Joe Roos and Joyce Hollyday.
Mischa Gelman 9-01-1998
I JUST FOUND the Sojourners Web page (thanks to the link from a like-minded magazine, Tikkun) and must say it was refreshing to see some Christians speak to the morality and kindnes
Greg Carey 9-01-1998
I AM GRATEFUL for Ann Monroe's reflection on Jack Miles' book, God: A Biography ("Honest to God," May-June 1998).
Peggy Kruse 9-01-1998
I ENJOYED READING Bob Sabath's commentary "Cyberfaith, Politics, and Culture" (July-August 1998).
Jim Rice 9-01-1998
Tens of millions of people were forcibly taken from their homes in Africa in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Jim Rice 9-01-1998
Tens of millions of people were forcibly taken from their homes in Africa in the 17th and 18th centuries.
The Editors 9-01-1998
A basic principle of organizing is that a group of people with a common purpose can accomplish more than a single individual.
Kristin Brennan 9-01-1998
Casa Juliana, a community dedicated to simple living, environmental sustainability, and social justice.
Kari Jo Verhulst 9-01-1998
To be agents of the kingdom of God is a full-time occupation. It requires a whole-life commitment; it requires preparation and energy.
Todd Renegar 9-01-1998
I WOULD LIKE to respond to the for- and-against articles regarding charitable choice in the July-August 1998 issue
Jim Rice 7-01-1998
Faithfulness. For the unnamed "young girl" in the story of Naaman, it meant trusting in God’s healing power. For Amos, it was speaking truth when it would have been safer to keep quiet. For Martha’s sister Mary, it entailed choosing the "better part" at Jesus’ feet. And for Jesus, it meant a determined focus on his mission, even in the face of persecution, suffering, and ultimately death.
While the specifics of what it means to be faithful vary for different individuals, for each of us faithfulness involves laying aside our own agenda for the sake of others, a willingness to make sacrifices to do the right thing. It’s safe to assume that if something is easy, we’re not asking the right questions. Lucky for us, we’re not alone in this pursuit. We’ve been offered living waters that sustain and nourish us on our journey of faith.