Essays

Athanasius: Why This Way?

“Only upon the cross does one die with hands stretched out.” “He that completes his life on the cross dies in the air.” —Athanasius, On…

Horsepower and Brakes

The book of Proverbs makes a surprising statement about what defines true strength: “He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and…

Master Your Mouth, Master Your Life

“Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check.” —James 3:2 Wow. According to…

Become All Flame

In the ancient Egyptian deserts of the fourth century, an earnest young monk sought the counsel of one of the desert fathers. Hoping to deepen…

Where Does Joy Actually Live?

It’s a question I’ve been thinking about for years. Most of us spend our lives looking for joy. We search for it in success, relationships,…

The Fiat of the Almighty

As our nation marks its 250th anniversary this week, I’ve found myself returning to the words of Frederick Douglass, one of the most courageous and…

Joy Has an Address

Everyone wants joy, even if we call it by different names. Some pursue success. Others chase comfort, security, achievement, or recognition. Beneath those specific pursuits,…

Back to the Future

Sometimes we need to go back to move forward. When Mary Magdalene and the other women arrived at Jesus’ empty tomb on resurrection morning, an…