Power

How the Church handles power—and what happens when it forgets the way of Jesus.
12
Sep
Rome’s Colosseum and Arch of Constantine stand worn but enduring, framed by green grass and modern life—a living echo of empire amid the present.

The Immortal Empire: Why Babylon Never Dies

Empires rise. Empires fall. Babylon’s spirit endures. This post kicks off our series on spotting empire and living as holy exiles within it.
5 min read
30
May
A crumbling Egyptian statue in the desert.

Power Corrupts: And Christians Keep Forgetting That

Every time the Church gains political power, it drifts from Jesus. We justify cruelty, silence the vulnerable, and cozy up to empire. But Jesus said, “Not so with you.” Here’s why power corrupts—and what the gospel calls us to instead.
5 min read