Romans 12.18 tells us: "If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all" (NRSV). If you've lived any length of time, or lived any length of time with another person, you know how challenging this command is. Peace with people simply does not come naturally. Competition? Yes. Correction of…
Christ & Country
July 4th fell on a Sunday last year, a day I happened to be invited by a nearby church to come preach. As a guest speaker, I thought it would be a great opportunity to share what I think the Bible has to say about how our faith affects our politics. Though I'm a few…
on marriage, children, and being open to new life
I started this post about a month ago, well before yesterday's Supreme Court decision. There are, of course, no shortage of hot takes and quick responses to Roe falling, but I'd like to take a wider perspective: what it means to recognize that life rarely comes on our terms or in our timing. In a…
Gulping Grace 