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Why did we love the Walk for Peace?
The gripping tale of 19 Buddhist monks simply walking for peace reminds us that even our little steps can impact our communities.
Link to author Aleta Payne
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Aleta Payne
Senior editor, Faith & Leadership
‘Parks & Recreation’ is the comfort our souls need
Rewatching a decade-old sitcom reminds us of hope in community and the value of local action, writes the director of communications for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.
Link to author Emily Lund
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Emily Lund
Director of Communications, Forum for Congregational Life
Loving through failure
There are life lessons in being a loyal fan of a team, whatever their win-loss record, writes the director of communications for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.
Link to author Emily Lund
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Emily Lund
Director of Communications, Forum for Congregational Life
‘Barbenheimer’ helped me remember why I went to seminary
By offering complex and rich content, this summer’s duo of cinematic blockbusters could provide an example for better theological communication, writes the director of communications for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.
Link to author Emily Lund
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Emily Lund
Director of Communications, Forum for Congregational Life
Is the cult of the gun America’s newest religion?
Americans’ embrace of gun rights has the features of a cult, with its own sacred text, priesthood and ordinands, says a retired United Methodist pastor. Is the cause secularized evangelicalism?
Link to author Ed Moore
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Ed Moore
Retired United Methodist elder
Five questions to ask during those Super Bowl commercials
Some reflections to accompany your soda and seven-layer dip, from a communications specialist at Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.
Link to author Emily Lund
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Emily Lund
Director of Communications, Forum for Congregational Life
'Turning Red' pushes us to embrace the messiness of human life
There are too few spaces where our feelings and experiences are allowed to be complex or overwhelming.
Link to author Jean Neely
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Jean Neely
Writer and educator
Could “Ted Lasso” be must-see leadership TV?
A well-coached team, whether on the pitch or in the office, benefits from an inclusive culture, shared leadership and a sense of wonder, writes the executive editor of MLK50.
Link to author Adrienne Johnson Martin
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Adrienne Johnson Martin
Journalist
Alfonse Borysewicz: How the culture wars left a gap between Christianity and modern art
A poor Christology makes American churches afraid of contemporary art, says the artist.
Mark Anthony Neal: Popular culture has something to say -- and Christian leaders should listen
The historical connection between Black popular culture and the Black church might be waning in some ways, but powerful messages are still being preached, says the professor and author.
