As Van Gogh was battling mental illness he was encouraged to spend time in this garden outside his hospital. While painting it, he began to find a path to peace.  The Garden is The life-breath Of this diseased world That … Read More

This summer, PLT interns are learning about disability, communication, exploitation, social injustice, and reconciliation. Read more in their own words. Read More

PLT Contributor Mark Gornik recently reflected on his friendship with fellow co-worker in ministry and community organizer Allan Tibbels in his newest article “Jeremiah is for the ‘Birds’ — Remembering a friendship and ministry” on Duke Divinity’s Faith & Leadership. Mark and … Read More

This summer the BJM team is learning how to exist in a place that is not our own. Back in June, the Well, our women’s center in the Tenderloin, was flooded. There was some pretty serious damage and we were … Read More

“You are not just being generous, you are entering into a relationship, which will change your life. You are no longer in control. You have become vulnerable; you have come to love that person.” – Jean Vanier “Sarah*… Sarah… Just … Read More

On the Lived Theology Reading List this week is PLT Contributor David Dark‘s recent piece on Pitchfork, “What Must I Do to Be Born Again?: The Open Hands of Kendrick Lamar.” In this piece, Dark offers up the spiritual teachings from Lamar‘s lyrics in … Read More

On Tuesday we introduced Susan Holman as our featured contributor of the week as part of the “This Week in Lived Theology” segment that will launch this fall. To engage in the exploration of Susan’s work and issues engaged by … Read More

Be on the look out for more about Susan Holman, her work, and organizations and initiatives carrying out work at the intersections of religion, global health, and poverty. You can find our posts and join in the conversation by liking the Project on Facebook and following us on Twitter @LivedTheology. Read More

“Better an honest bewilderment than a perfect theory” – Oliver O’Donovan   “Hey YWAM* lady!” I paused for a second… Is that me? “YWAM LADY.” I was the only young, white female standing outside of the YWAM building at that … Read More

Prior to this week I was nervous to drive through the city of Oakland, California. You know in life when over a short period of time your eyes become so opened you almost feel blind? The sheer quantity of exposure … Read More