The Welcome Table

Horror and faith may seem like unlikely companions, but both wrestle with deep questions about evil, fear, and what it means to be human. From The Exorcist to Jordan Peele’s modern thrillers, horror stories mirror the Bible’s own “texts of terror,” revealing uncomfortable truths about the world and ourselves. When approached thoughtfully, the genre can deepen our understanding of faith—inviting us to confront darkness not to glorify it, but to better recognize the light. Click here to read...

President Trump’s recent actions—such as deploying National Guard troops under false “emergency” declarations and threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act—reflect an alarming slide toward authoritarianism. These abuses of power not only endanger democracy but also distort Christian faith when power and nationalism are elevated above the gospel’s call to humility, justice, and care for the marginalized. Christians are urged to resist this idolatry through protest, civic engagement, and...

The late Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh, who introduced concepts like "interbeing" and popularized mindfulness in the West, taught that walking could be a profound contemplative practice, not just a way to travel. His method of walking meditation involves slow, deliberate steps coordinated with the breath to connect the mind, body, and the sacred Earth. This practice shifts the focus from sitting to incorporating mindfulness into daily life, bringing practitioners back to the present moment....