I’m drawn to biographies of inspiring men and women.  This summer, I enjoyed Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy by Eric Metaxas.  Bonhoeffer, of course, was imprisoned for his participation in a conspiracy against Hitler, ultimately paying the ultimate price of … Continue reading →

from today’s Daily Office, a canticle of St. Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury (d. 1109) Jesus, as a mother you gather your people to you: You are gentle with us as a mother with her children; Often you weep over our … Continue reading →

I was speaking at a retreat this weekend when I mentioned that Christians back in the first centuries of the church rescued newborn little girls from large piles of trash. “Why did you have to say that?” someone said afterwards. … Continue reading →

Many Christians like to reminisce about more noble times long ago.  They say things like: “Our country was founded on Christians values.” “Our culture is becoming worldly and evil.” “The young people of today are so selfish and corrupt.” Just … Continue reading →

Do you notice how we are prone to say “A part of me feels this way, and a part of me feels that way”? Do you have times when you feel at harmony with God, the world and yourself – … Continue reading →

My friend Dave says “we live in the future.” He should know. He helps create it.  And I’m most proud of his wise reflection about it. I believe Dave. I did an entire Ph.D. in Psychology virtually. If I needed … Continue reading →

“We are forced to do something that the Western churches have never had to do since the days of their own birth – to discover the form and substance of a missionary church in terms that are valid in a … Continue reading →

Have you ever come upon a book that reads like something you wish you would have penned?  There is something incredible about that great moment of resonating in a deep way with an author.  And then, as you read, it … Continue reading →

I would not be working in San Francisco to help start the Newbigin House of Studies if I was not a fan of the great British missionary-theologian Lesslie Newbigin.  I was first introduced to his works in college, and I’ve … Continue reading →

I found a quote by an obscure Rabbi Bunim about a year ago.  He wrote this: Keep two pieces of paper in your pockets at all times. One that says ‘I am a speck of dust.’ The other ‘The world … Continue reading →