Book Response: Taking No For An Answer
Austin Suter responds to Blake Long's new book on prayer: Taking No For An Answer. This book isn't specifically about racial strife, but it is instructive for u... Read more.
LETTER FROM BIRMINGHAM JAIL: 60TH ANNIVERSARY
Today is the 60th anniversary of Dr. King’s Letter from Birmingham Jail. Dr. King had been arrested in Birmingham during a non-violent protest against the seg... Read more.
Book Response: Agents of Grace by Daniel Darling
The best ideas always seem obvious in hindsight. That’s the case with Daniel Darling’s forthcoming book, Agents of Grace: How to Bridge Divides and Love as ... Read more.
Book Response: In Church as it is in Heaven
In Church as it is in Heaven? It was only several years ago that I had no answer for a question I was often asked: “What should I read on race and ethnic unit... Read more.
Book Response: The Gift of the Outsider
Alicia Akins has been a friend of United? We Pray for years now. I cannot remember how we first met, but she has been writing for us on and off since 2020. I re... Read more.
Thanksgiving Special 2022
For Thanksgiving, Austin Suter reminds us of all that we have to be thankful for in Christ.... Read more.
What Does the Bible Say about Interracial Marriage?
Austin Suter explores some passages of Scripture which have been used to discourage interracial marriage and shows why ethnic partiality has no place among God'... Read more.
Christian Solutions to Racism
Austin Suter explores several ways that Christians can uniquely contribute to efforts against racism... Read more.
Avoiding Tunnel Vision with Race
Austin Suter shows how passion and interest are good things which need to be held in check by perspective.... Read more.
Gnosticism and Color-Blindness
Austin Suter looks at the way early gnostics treated gender and sees similarities in how some people today treat ethnicity.... Read more.
We Need God’s People
Austin Suter reminds Christians of the need we have to gather with each other to remember the hope of our returning Lord.... Read more.
Theological Arrogance
Austin Suter reflects on the ways white Christians can treat the Black Church with theological suspicion.... Read more.
The Cross is the Basis for Real Reconciliation
Austin Suter reminds us that the Cross is our hope not only for salvation but true reconciliation with God and each other.... Read more.
Loving Day
A brief explainer about why we celebrate loving day... Read more.
Choosing Your Battles
Choosing which arguments to have and when to have them requires wisdom, but the payoff is greater clarity and unity.... Read more.
Salty Speech
Austin Suter examines some Biblical passages about what makes speech helpful.... Read more.
Don’t Celebrate Unkindness
Austin Suter explores the dynamic of celebrating deeply flawed people.... Read more.
Editor’s Pick: Top Ten Posts of 2021
Editor Austin Suter compiles a list of ten important posts from 2021.... Read more.
Lessons from the Incarnation
Austin Suter shares three lessons on the Christian life from the Incarnation of Jesus... Read more.
Perspicuity, Community, and Diversity
Austin Suter reflects on the clarity of the Bible and how we help each other understand it.... Read more.