2023 was a remarkable year at The Cottage with the breadth of issues covered, the depth of theological insight, great guests, thoughtful interviews, and the growth and enthusiasm of this global community from 153 countries. THANK YOU for believing in this work, my writing, and sharing it with your friends.
In 2024, the Cottage will keep you informed about the theological and leadership challenges of Christian nationalism, the religious angle in breaking political and cultural news, and the specific moral and ethical issues shaping the upcoming elections (and global Christianity as well). And it will continue to inspire your spirit and biblical imagination.
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2023 TOP POSTS
TOP SUNDAY MUSING
The Parable of the Courageous Whistleblower — rereading the familiar parable of the talents — was the top Sunday post of the year.
A GIFT FROM THE COTTAGE
Originally a Third Thursday Zoom gathering for paid subscribers, I’m gifting this one to the entire community as part of the 2023 round-up.
Our not-very-seasonal “Christmas” conversation on Christian nationalism with Tim Whitaker of the New Evangelicals wasn’t merry and bright, but it was informative, helpful, and surprisingly hopeful!
Thank you for addressing the Gaza/West Bank crisis. My father is a Christian Palestinian who grew up in Ramallah. Few Christians understand or want to talk about what is or has been going on there although more conversations now— more obvious now. Many people have no idea the suffering since at least 1948. Thank you.
Thanks for this post and for this awesome newsletter! Grateful for your ministry. Btw how did I miss the summer series! 🤷🏽♀️Going back now to read EVERYTHING I missed.