Author: a_toohill
About the Art
At InSights Journal, we pair theological reflection with visual art to honor the richness of Majority World perspectives – not only in thought, but also in creative expression. We believe that art can offer its own kind of theological insight and deepen the reader’s theological imagination. Our artwork selections are made with care. Whenever possible, we… read more
Read the InSights Journal Vol. 11, No. 2 as a Digital Flipbook
Experience InsightsJournal as a digital flipbook with a full-screen option, page-turning effects, and easy zoom features. The flipbook is best viewed on a Chrome browser. read more
“I Am the Gate”: Voices from Trauma
In John 10: 7-10, Jesus says, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the gate of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers…. I am the gate; if any one enters by me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes only… read more
On the Silence of Witness vs the Silence of Betrayal
This piece is an attempt to comprehend the profound nature of the silence of Russian Christians in 2014, 2022, and onward – a silence that has become the position of churches and theological educational institutions in Russia. This silence multiplies spiritual emptiness with each passing day of the ongoing full-scale unprovoked Russian war against Ukraine.… read more
Finding Hope in Trauma: The Experience of Karen Refugees
Abstract This article is about the experiences of trauma of three Karen leaders from Myanmar who were born into conflict and raised in a context of displacement. Despite their trauma, they are leading educational institutions for Karen refugees and exemplify resilience grounded in the Bible and God’s grace. These leaders’ journey of healing serves as… read more
Remembering, Reconstructing, and Reclaiming in Psalm 44
Suffering is an intrinsic part of the human experience. It manifests in various forms, including personal grief, illness, financial struggles, fractured relationships, social injustice, war, and natural calamities. Beneath these external challenges often lies a deeper, disorienting struggle that upends our spiritual lives and prompts us to question the very foundations of our faith. The… read more
“Restore us… and we will be restored!”: Lament and Hope in Lamentations 5 and in Eastern Congo
Abstract This paper offers a parallel examination of lament as described in Lamentations 5 and experienced in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. It explores how communal lament, theological hope, and the pursuit of restoration in the book of Lamentations resonate with the Congolese experience of suffering and resilience. By drawing parallels between the biblical text… read more
When Sacred Spaces Break
What do you do when a space that once felt sacred suddenly feels unsafe? That’s not a theoretical question for me. It’s personal. For much of my life, I’ve loved the Church. To me it stood for healing and of hope. But over the years, I’ve heard too many stories that make my heart break.… read more
Book Review of “Empowering Voices: African Women in Theological Education”
Priest, Felicia Chinyere, Verena Schafroth, and Marilyn Naidoo, ed. Empowering Voices: African Women in Theological Education. Langham Publishing, 2025. Empowering Voices: African Women in Theological Education is a collaborative effort by the Association for Christian Theological Education in Africa and Overseas Council Europe. Its goal is to advocate “for more representation and participation” (3) by women in… read more
Book Review of “Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible, and the Genocide in Gaza”
Isaac, Munther. Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible, and the Genocide in Gaza. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2025. Introduction & Summary “I am not a politician. I am a theologian by training and a pastor to multiple churches, and, for me, speaking about Gaza is primarily a pastoral mandate” (1). With these words, Rev. Dr.… read more
