Amidst the deep polarization of our day, one of the most difficult instructions of Jesus is his call for those who follow him to love our enemies: ‘You have heard that it was said, “You shall love your neighbor … Read More
Yesterday I did a Slow Church webinar in conjunction with The Presbyterian Outlook. They asked me to give a benediction at the end of the webinar, and so I decided to share that benediction here. Lord God, Giver of all gifts, … Read More
Editor’s Note: This passage by the renowned Orthodox theologian Alexander Schmemann resonated with me when I read it recently, an appropriate reflection for Ash Wednesday. You can read this passage in its larger context at The Englewood Review of … Read More