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The Challenge for Moral Persuasion
There are things all people value. But we’ve entered a time in which building up those connections are nearly impossible.
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The way media unintentionally keeps us uninformed
There is one thing the press refuses to take responsibility for: the effect of considering important knowledge “unnewsworthy”.
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The challenge of talking about division
There are few things that give us more anxiety as a people than talking about the things that divide us. Then Jesus does.
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Dividing is an active verb
When we read about Jesus and division, we are often prone to justify our own actions rather than engage with his point.
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Disciple—and the process of change
The way we talk about faith is in the language of membership rather than the language of growing and changing.
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Between Proper 6 + 7 (Year A)
We often blanche at the tough stuff. When Jesus asks something difficult, we pretend it isn’t necessary. Or real.
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Working Together
Jesus looks at all of the people and he sees a whole—all of the people together—who need help and people to help.
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How to live
Living is an act. To live, truly live, requires intention. To choose not to be ruled by nostalgia and the present past.
