Hope in the Cracks
A music therapist’s quest for beauty in one of the world’s most notorious red light districts Morning in The City of Pain*—the sharp stench of
Tag: art
The Light In Ethiopia
What does the bride of Christ look like? I found myself asking that question on many dusty bus rides during our time in Ethiopia earlier
Cultivating a Beautiful Future
Written by Michael Wright All images are copyrighted to Mako Fujimura and licensed to The By/For Project under Creative Commons. Art and Faith: A Theology of Making A few years
The Mothers of Something New
If you were to travel halfway around the planet to our little corner of the world, you would see a group of women whose hands
In Kayamandi as it is in Heaven
Meet the Nomavuka Family “Okay, okay, try again.” Our Uber driver turns around, giving an impromptu language lesson from the front seat. He tries fighting
Moving Into the Neighborhood
The Grassroots Narrative Emerging From Manenberg “Nowadays, the township of Manenberg may be synonymous with poverty, crime and violence…[there is] still a beloved anthem of
Sight to See Further
I’m in the business of fabrication. Or the business of invention. Or, less elegantly, the business of making stuff up, otherwise known as the business
Historical Reformer: Lilias Trotter
In 1883, one of the most revered art critiques of the late Victorian era, John Ruskin, stood before a class of eager students inside a
Alternate Routes: Literature
Editor’s Note: It’s easy to feel overwhelmed or apathetic when faced with the sheer volume of need in our world. Writing a check or volunteering with
