I recently reflected on an experience in which a friend led me through a ritual for surrendering burdens. I was surprised to find that the burdens weighing on me most heavily had little to do with the roles and responsibilities that I was carrying...
Faith Alone in a Field
I’ve been reading the book of Leviticus lately. Claiming Leviticus as your favorite book of the Bible would be sort of like claiming green beans as your favorite food—I mean, they’re great and all, but have you tried literally anything else? Many an...
Sundays at the Zoo
Confession—I recently went to the zoo on a Sunday morning. It was…fantastic. I admired a baby orangutan. I discussed Harry Potter loudly by the cobra cage (you’re welcome, children). I snacked so aggressively that I left a popcorn trail behind me...
God’s Strange Economics
The book of Acts offers this provocative description of early Christian life: “All the believers were united and shared everything. They would sell pieces of property and possessions and distribute the proceeds to everyone who needed them. Every...
