Category Vision

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 his life with God, he said, “According to my strength I observe a modest rule…

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 compelling figures in American history: “I do not despair for this country. The fiat of…

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 angel gave them an unexpected message: “He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There…