The coincidence this week of Christy Wampole’s perceptive piece in The New York Times on irony as “the ethos of our age” and the Thanksgiving holiday has got me thinking about gratitude.

John Bourgeois, City Church's pastoral intern asks the question: Is there a third way in American politics?

Meg Haden, City Church's Director of Women's Ministry, shares her thoughts on Fall and the importance of rest --and gives us a preview of what to expect at this weekend's women's seminar where Paige brown will teach on the highs and lows of faith, as told through the story of Elijah.

By now you have probably heard about Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s plan to limit (to a mere sixteen ounces) the size of soda sold by vendors within New York City. The proposal has all sorts of implications for politics and for public health. But I’ve been thinking about this soda ban from the standpoint of desire.

Maybe ordinary life isn't ordinary after all.

In my previous posts, I introduced the Church season of Lent as the preparatory time leading up to the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection at Easter. Easter Sunday is now only two weeks away. However, our minds are more likely turned to upcoming events of the secular calendar: Spring Break, April Fools’ Day, the Masters. Because media and merchandisers champion and manipulate our calendars for their priorities, I’ve been forcing myself to think about Easter Week (aka Holy Week). I want to encourage you to, as well.