Debie Thomas
God-as-parent is a radical metaphor
It’s not possible to parent without experiencing risk, weakness, pain, and transformation.
We need a more robust theology of holy delight
Christianity is not only about pain and death. It’s about life and joy.
Jesus the poet
We are invited to bring the rich resources of our senses and imaginations into the realm of faith.
“Why didn’t Jesus come as a woman?” asked my daughter
I didn’t know how to answer, but I do know that the gendering of God has real-world consequences.
I don’t have a personal relationship with Jesus
I experience God through the embodied community of faith—and I miss it.
What does it mean to worship an all-powerful God?
These times call into question the nature and morality of power.
Why do we prefer faded scars to open wounds?
Maybe Christianity’s best appeal is its courage in the face of all that wounds, rips, and ravages.
The truth about testimonies
As a child, I testified every Sunday morning. I can’t do it anymore.
When hope gives up on magical results
Since my son’s accident, everything I understand about hope has changed.
A word that helps keep me rooted as the child of immigrants
Nadhe is a longing and a hope, a heaven and a solid place on earth.
Letting go of the plan and embracing the dream
I used to have Jeremiah 29:11 in a frame on my wall. I don’t anymore.
Why should the kids at my church care about pursuing God?
I don’t have all the answers, but I have a few ideas.
A playful romp with God
Growing up, I never heard a word about God laughing, joking, or doing anything for fun.
Fumbling my way into contemplative prayer
I’ve been trying to follow Thomas Keating’s advice: learn to be silent with God.
The wall my daughter can’t get past
I’ve stopped trying to climb over it or knock it down. Now I just sit there.
Learning to embrace the in-between time
Good Friday gives way to Easter. We live our lives on Holy Saturday.
