Eric Costanzo

“The margins are never margins for God.”

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Eric Costanzo in 300-1BC, AD 0-100, New Testament, Recommendations, Religion

"The margins are never margins for God." Just had to share these brilliant words from Elaine Storkey. This was originally from a podcast (linked below), but I have typed out the transcript. Most societies have a strong sense of a center. It’s occupied by people with influence, visibility, status, and power. In most societies, those … Continue reading “The margins are never margins for God.” →

A Different Lens – The Racism Post that Never Was

Posted on December 19, 2017December 20, 2017 by Eric Costanzo in Issues, New Testament, Rabbinical Judaism, Racism, Religion, Social Justice, The Apostle Paul

For weeks I have started and stopped writing this post. I have edited it, let others preview it, and it just hasn't been right. It was really long at one point, and I scrapped everything. The best I could come up with was to state my beliefs with words like: "Despite what our Western, Americanized … Continue reading A Different Lens – The Racism Post that Never Was →

A Different Lens – Speaking Up

Posted on October 30, 2017December 27, 2017 by Eric Costanzo in Issues, Ministry, Personal, refugees, Religion, Slavery and Trafficking, Social Justice

Who ought to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves? The ending to my last post included these words: "There are many in the world who have no platform and no voice. Only others can speak on their behalf. If we are unwilling to risk speaking [for them], who will?" God said to His … Continue reading A Different Lens – Speaking Up →