Praxis

The Praxis section features essays and interviews related to ministries, organizations, communities, or individuals actively engaged in field work.

David J. Schmidt
January 4, 2019 / Praxis

David J. Schmidt sees the face of Christ in the members of the migrant caravan.

Brandon Wrencher
October 18, 2018 / Praxis

Brandon Wrencher offers a theological and liberationist reading of the story of Cain and Abel.

Anthony D. Baker
October 8, 2018 / Praxis

Anthony D. Baker observes the limits of eschatology in the twentieth century’s two greatest preachers.

Rebecca Shirley
October 1, 2018 / Praxis

Rebecca Shirley discusses the complexities of faithful embodiment, advocating for the deeper stories that must be told.

Rae Jean Proeschold-Bell and Jason Byassee write that when work is holy, we should expect ups and down.

Jonathan Hiskes writes that we cannot control the tender moments of a child’s first year—we can only bear witness.

Elizabeth Felicetti describes distractions that interfere with reverent prayer while prostrate on Good Friday.

Lucy Bryan
March 15, 2018 / Praxis

Lucy Bryan turns to science to help her understand her abiding religious uncertainty.

Rachel Pieh Jones
February 20, 2018 / Praxis

Rachel Jones has to choose between her children as she examines the realities of raising children in challenging places.