Religious Druggery [a poem]
Posted On January 7, 2023
We have turned the teachings of Jesusinto a religion,living words into opium.We have turned a blasphemous prophetinto a harmless sacramentthat comforts and confirms:we are druggists,who… Read More →
Christmasanity [a poem]
Posted On December 17, 2022
Silent night, Holy night, Christmas cards, tinsel and bells, tender turkey and blood red ham, springtime lambs, fleecy white, pure and clean, each of us… Read More →
Out Now: Beyond our Walls
Posted On November 15, 2022
Don’t miss Anita Rahma’s debut book which goes on sale from today, November 15th – Beyond our Walls: Finding Jesus in the Slums of Jakarta…. Read More →
This Is What It Means [a poem]
Posted On November 5, 2022
Inspired by Jeremiah 22:13-17; Isaiah 1:1-20; 58:1-14; Amos 5:21-24; Matthew 25:31-46. Don’t palm me off with your civil religionand your politely murmured prayers,don’t hand me… Read More →
Out Now: Subversive Mission
Posted On November 1, 2022
Craig Greenfield’s latest book, Subversive Mission: serving as outsiders in a world of need, hits bookshops today. Craig is former Servants Cambodia team member and… Read More →
Some Seeds Die
Posted On October 26, 2022
By Anita Rahma in Indonesia When I was growing up, my family often sang prayers before mealtime. Our repertoire included “God is good and God… Read More →
Another Funeral [a poem]
Posted On October 1, 2022
A brief glow of incandescencecasts it’s golden shadowalong the corridors of timea fragile silver threadby which we clingto the very breath of life. And all… Read More →
A Toilet or Natural Light?
Posted On September 22, 2022
(and other decisions on our slum home wish-list) From Yaqoob* in India “Sure it’s got no natural light or ventilation, but the water supply is… Read More →
The First School Day
Posted On September 13, 2022
By Simon from the Manila Team It’s two o’clock in the morning. Analea, an eight-year-old girl, is already awake. She is putting on her school… Read More →