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Marriage: A Christmas Story

By Don Rhodes Every marriage is a melding of two unique lives. This melding begins at the point we each say, “I do,” and make a marriage promise to the … Continue Reading →


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Brother/Sister Book showcased at Imago’s Art Space

By Graham Murtaugh Braving cold December rain (and putting off the Sufjan Stevens’ Christmas spectacular) Portlanders came out in force to support Brother/Sister, Imago’s most recent First Thursday art show. … Continue Reading →


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You’re Invited: Three O’clock People Annual Christmas Day Meal

By Jeremiah Meeks Three Octobers ago, I was watching over the controlled chaos (that a 3 O’clock People meal can become) when Spider, 3OP’s houseless friend and leadership member, came … Continue Reading →


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Looking for joy in the Advent season

By Dana Bertermann Kids know just what to do with jingle bells. Hand a child a bunch of bells on a string and he or she will make a joyful … Continue Reading →


Top 10 DIY Fair Ideas: Part I

We recently held our annual Advent Conspiracy DIY Fair, where a variety of people from our community gathered to exchange ideas on how to give more meaningful gifts to those … Continue Reading →


Marriage: Communication Issues

Source: browndresswithwhitedots.tumblr.com via PunkInspire on Pinterest By Don Rhodes My daughter has on occasion said of my wife and me, “It amazes me you two ever dated, let alone got … Continue Reading →


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Advent Conspiracy: Where did all the money go last year?

By Josh Butler Last Christmas you worshiped Jesus and gave—spending less and giving more—and the world was transformed. As a result of your Advent Conspiracy giving last year: In Vietnam, … Continue Reading →


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You’re invited: DIY Fair 2012

A few years ago, the Imago Dei Community thought: “Instead of celebrating Christmas exchanging gizmos and gadgets, what if we spent that money helping the poor, the brokenhearted, the enslaved?” … Continue Reading →