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A self-emptying of privilege
Brandan Robertson grounds his discussion of Christians and privilege in the kenosis hymn of Philippians 2.
by Elizabeth Felicetti
Stephanie Spellers’s bold, practical wisdom for American Christians
Kenosis, solidarity, and discipleship
by Herman Baxter Jr.
What does it mean to worship an all-powerful God?
These times call into question the nature and morality of power.
by Debie Thomas
Sacred impulse, poetic form
For Sofia Starnes, poetry is the language of faith.
by Jefferson Holdridge
Poetry ex nihilo
Anya Silver’s imaginative poems speak from nothingness into new creation.
by Scott Cairns
Oord’s kenosis model is a compelling answer to the problem of evil—one that draws on scripture, theology, philosophy, and science.
by Benjamin L. Corey
Theosis is mission’s starting point. Believers are called to “become” the gospel through participation in the divine life.
by Greg Carey