Sacred Meditations

Christ is King (How in the world did that phrase become political?)

Christ is King (How in the world did that phras...

There is an old story about a village that hung a sign over its gate reading, “This is the King’s Road.” Everyone who passed beneath it agreed the sign was...

Christ is King (How in the world did that phras...

There is an old story about a village that hung a sign over its gate reading, “This is the King’s Road.” Everyone who passed beneath it agreed the sign was...

The "gods" who converse not with mortals.

The "gods" who converse not with mortals.

Have you ever prayed to something that couldn't hear you? Not in the obvious sense, of course. Most of us would never admit to bowing before a statue or lighting...

The "gods" who converse not with mortals.

Have you ever prayed to something that couldn't hear you? Not in the obvious sense, of course. Most of us would never admit to bowing before a statue or lighting...

Growing in the Dark: The Hidden Gifts of Exile

Growing in the Dark: The Hidden Gifts of Exile

Have you ever noticed what happens to a houseplant when you forget it in a dim corner of the room? Most people assume it will simply wither. But often, something...

Growing in the Dark: The Hidden Gifts of Exile

Have you ever noticed what happens to a houseplant when you forget it in a dim corner of the room? Most people assume it will simply wither. But often, something...

Being a Dog at the Master's Table

Being a Dog at the Master's Table

In the midst of any argument, or some kind of tense confrontation, a single word can either escalate the tension or diffuse it entirely. Imagine you have gone to ask...

Being a Dog at the Master's Table

In the midst of any argument, or some kind of tense confrontation, a single word can either escalate the tension or diffuse it entirely. Imagine you have gone to ask...

When Words Become Works

When Words Become Works

Have you ever received a text message that said, “I love you,” but felt hollow reading it? Perhaps it came from someone whose actions had, over time, drained those three...

When Words Become Works

Have you ever received a text message that said, “I love you,” but felt hollow reading it? Perhaps it came from someone whose actions had, over time, drained those three...

The Theologian’s Heart

The Theologian’s Heart

Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling as though you had won something, only to realize later that you had lost the person? Perhaps it was a discussion...

The Theologian’s Heart

Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling as though you had won something, only to realize later that you had lost the person? Perhaps it was a discussion...