The Other Journal at Mars Hill Graduate School

The “Righteous Rich” in the Old Testament by Christopher J. H. Wright
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The Old Testament recognizes that riches can be gained through wickedness and oppression, but it also teaches and exemplifies that those to whom God grants more than ordinary wealth can and should make use of it in ways that are righteous before God, both in attitude and in practice.
Silver Linings in Dark Financial Clouds: Discovering Spiritual Gold in the "Economic Crisis" by Amy Spiegel
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A mother reflects on the opportunities for moral growth, generosity, and compassion presented by our current economic crisis.
Screwing with Idols: A Targum (Romans 1:16-32) by Brian J. Walsh
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In this targum of Romans 1:16-32, Brian J. Walsh offers a creative and contemporary interpretation of a portion of the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Christian community in Rome.
Ordinary Mysticism—Life Among the Displaced: An Interview with Sister Marilyn Lacey by Shannon Presler
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In this interview, Sister Marilyn Lacey of Mercy Beyond Borders discusses her new memoir, *This Flowing Toward Me*, her fear of spiders, her work with refugees, and the surprising movement of God’s grace.
A Tale of Two Cities by Edward R. Brown
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Dubai and Nairobi represent two ends of the poverty/wealth spectrum, but which one is really wealthy?
Social Justice in the Inner City: An Interview with Lisa Sharon Harper, Part II by Mark Russell
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In this interview, Lisa Sharon Harper discusses her evangelical faith and the relationship between evangelicalism and politics, the economy, and social justice activism.
Social Justice in the Inner City: An Interview with Lisa Sharon Harper, Part I by Mark Russell
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In this interview, Lisa Sharon Harper tells of the work her organization, New York Faith and Justice, is doing to bring economic and social justice to the powerless in New York City.
The Advent Conspiracy: An Interview with Josh Butler by Mark Russell
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In this interview, Josh Butler describes his work with the Advent Conspiracy, an organization that challenges popular consumerist responses to Christmas and seeks to recapture that sense that there is something prophetic and countercultural about Christmas, that a different kingdom is being celebrated when we celebrate the birth of Jesus.