Category: The Magazine

We review Mary gordon’s “On Thomas Merton”

Years ago when a loved one died, those left behind wore dark somber clothes as an outward and visible sign of their grief. Anyone they interacted with knew instantly that here was a person who was grieving. Here was a person who needed/wanted to be handled with extra kindness. Here was a person that the community could and should support. 

We review Derek Penwell’s provocative book on Jesus; Outlandish: An Unlikely Messiah, A Messy Ministry, and the Call to Mobilize

The diocese of Birmingham in the Church of England is abolishing its parish system; might this be an opportunity we could take as well?

We review William Mills’ “Losing My Religion: A Memoir of Faith and Finding”

By Kelly Wilson Last year, Kelly Wilson authored the four part series, the Evangelical Shift, looking at “Evangelical refugees,” in search of “deeper” worship, more

The concepts of Christian vocation and callings are experiencing a resurgence of attention as a way to honor the important roles of our lives. Others have written inspirational things about valuing and following our callings. What I have not heard is the admission that as with any role that wields power, there are dangers.

We review Tim Schenck’s “Holy Grounds: The Surprising Connection between Coffee and Faith—From Dancing Goats to Satan’s Drink.”

A reflection on the recent college admissions cheating scandal and Lent’s invitation to self-examination