If America’s original sin is slavery, the original sin of the church is anti-Judaism and antisemitism. Before the New Testament was fully written. we see evidence of it... If you look at the passion accounts in the four Gospels in chronological order, you see Rome...
One of the sure signs of maturity is the ability to rise to the point of self-criticism.
Moving into this new space in life wherein kids are launched, elders are recently deceased or still self-sufficient, and vocational rhythm is flowing...major life responsibilities are receding and new freedom is increasing. After resting up and playing more, we have...
Now, every time I witness a strong person I want to know: What darkness did you conquer in your story? Mountains do not rise without earthquakes.
This is why one must say Yes to life and embrace it whenever it is found — and it is found in terrible places; nevertheless, there it is... For nothing is fixed, forever and forever and forever, it is not fixed; the earth is always shifting, the light is always...
Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.