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How long, O Lord? How long?

What might we hear and think and do as faith leaders as the war in the Middle East grinds on?

By Peter A. Pettit Teaching pastor, St. Paul Lutheran Church

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Like nature, congregations may change slowly

While we admire speed and efficiency, successful change can require time and patience, writes an associate director for Leadership at Duke Divinity’s Thriving Congregations Coordination Program.

By Sarah E. Forsyth Associate Director, Thriving Congregations Coordination Program

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The headlines reinforce Babel, but we are in Pentecost!

In the midst of overwhelming news of the world, three enduring and reassuring teachings of Pentecost should prevail.

By Edgardo A. Colón-Emeric Dean of Duke Divinity School; Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Professor of Theology and Christian Ministry

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What narrative are you telling about your organization and your community?

We can take a lesson from the Hebrew midwives and live into a hopeful, faithful vision rather than one that is rooted in fear, writes a director of programs and grants for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.

By Mycal X. Brickhouse Director of programs and grants, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

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The legalities of fetal personhood should not be up for biblical interpretation

Theological discussions about IVF and abortion belong in faith communities, not in the courts or legislatures where legal decisions are made.

By Rebecca Todd Peters Professor, Elon University

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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.

By Emily Lund Director of Communications, Leadership Education at Duke Divinity

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‘Black Liturgies: Prayers, Poems and Meditations for Staying Human’

In her newest book, Cole Arthur Riley offers reflections and spiritual exercises while curating the wisdom of Black leaders who have gone before.

By Cole Arthur Riley Writer

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‘Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day!’

In her upcoming book, theologian and author Kate Bowler offers meditations and reflections for a range of days – good, bad and the many in the middle.

By Kate Bowler Associate professor, author, podcast host

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Having my student debt forgiven helps me believe there is another way

Instead of defaulting to individual responsibility, shouldn’t we forgive one another’s debts?

By Melissa Florer-Bixler Pastor, Raleigh Mennonite Church

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‘To Speak a Defiant Word: Sermons and Speeches on Justice and Transformation’

The editor of a newly released collection of the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray’s works writes about the religious importance of America’s “problem child” in an adapted excerpt from the book’s introduction.