Faith Formation • Culture

in the American South

Photo of Mark Hackett in his office with a computer monitor and framed pictures on the wall behind him.

Hi, I’m Mark.

All the writings and conversations here are an expression of my faith and love for the Church as I try to figure this whole Jesus thing out. I hope it helps you, too.

Popular Articles

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    Atonement for our times: Scapegoating no more

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    Centering in the Lord’s Prayer

    Defining disenchantment and trying to pray as Jesus did.

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    Faith today and hope for tomorrow

    Where I am with faith and church life in the year of our Lord 2026.

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