catapult magazine: unite.learn.serve
this issue
vol. 5, num. 23
2006-12-15 — 2006-12-29
An opportunity, as we anticipate celebrating the incarnation of God in human form, to consider the nature of bodies—how we move, experience pleasure, heal, feel pain…
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new resources!
*culture is not optional is excited to introduce the first two books in our new Road Map Series. Do Justice: A Social Justice Road Map and Eat Well: A Food Road Map both collect essays, artwork and resources lists to serve as an introduction to exploring what faithfulness might look like in each of these areas of life. They're only $7.50, so you can get one for yourself and one to share!
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feature
Unto us
by Joe Lapp
Stories from personal and family history, told through the art of two manger scenes.
articles
EditorialMouthwash, midnight and a monologue
by Kirstin Vander Giessen-Reitsma
Looking back at a mile marker on a journey toward greater freedom.
ArticleLate night thoughts on incarnation
by Reverend Lawrence W. Farris
What does it mean to be fully human?
Article
Angels don't kiss
by Ellyn Wilkoff
Claiming what distinguishes us from angels may involve reclaiming the "holy kiss."
ArticleThoughts on "Mythopoeia" and Henri Nouwen
by Allison Backous
Reflections on the meaning of myth, of story and of coming home.
ArticleOpen arms
by Denise Frame Harlan
Thoughts on the process of learning to touch and be touched.
reviews
Book Review
Imagine a world
by Neil E. Das
A review of The Children of Men by P. D. James.
Book Review
Born in a barn
by Christopher Nonhof
A review of Debbie Blue's collection of sermons titled Sensual Orthdoxy.
Film Review
Universal language
by Grant Elgersma
Pedro Almodóvar returns to an enduring fascination Volver.
gallery
Artwork
Madonna and Child--Boundless Love
by Janet McKenzie
PoetryChristmas Acrostic
by Neil E. Das
in case you missed it the first time
ArticleReflecting on the incarnation
by Ada Jaarsma
An exploration of the interplay among language, the body and the incarnation.
ArticleThe healing power of touch
by Brianne Donaldson
A muscle therapist learns the power of physical touch?or not touching?in the struggle between life and death.
ArticleThe purpose of sex
by Janel Kragt Bakker
On the unitive, procreative and recreational functions of sex.
weaving the web
ELCA CafeYoga: A New Christian Practice
Megan Jones explores the potential of yoga for connecting the body and spirit.
Orion MagazineNuts
John Price writes about the places the mind wanders when the body rebels and won't reproduce.
the back page
- AlternetFlight Rage Incident Reveals the Dark Side of Osteen's 'Prosperity Gospel'
- The TennesseanGod and art: Nashville's religious communities bridge the gap
- The New York TimesThe pursuit of justice vs. the pursuit of peace
- Weekend AmericaEat Well, Pay What You Can
- Yale University ReflectionsSoli Deo Gloria
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- Finding a book about the people of the Bible
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- Feast means joy.
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