outrage culture

  • Choosing to Forgive

    Something in Your Shoe…Besides Your Foot Last Sunday, we looked at Matthew 18:21–35, where Peter asks Jesus how many times he has to forgive someone. Peter, likely feeling pious, suggests seven times. Jesus counters with “seventy-seven times” (or “seventy times… Continue reading

  • Look for the Helpers?

    Or Decide Who Deserves Help First? We like the phrase “look for the helpers.”It feels safe. Reassuring. Not overtly political. The quote , which was popularized by Fred Rogers, gets shared every time something terrible happens. Hurricanes. Shootings. Fires. Mass violence. It’s… Continue reading

  • What Do You Do With the Mad You Feel?

    Anger is everywhere right now. It lives in our headlines, our social media feeds, and our family group texts. It shows up in traffic, at the grocery store, and at school board meetings. It’s become so normal that we hardly… Continue reading