When I was an atheist a Christian friend sent me several books by C.S. Lewis (1898 – 1963). Lewis was a great writer, as well as an academic, a philosopher, and lay theologian. I remember being impressed by the fact that my friend spent $60 or so bucks on books and shipped them to me. That, probably more than what I read, made an impact. Read More >>

I see a lot of wisdom passed around on Facebook. It may come in the form of a quote or an image that majestically radiates the profound words of someone, somewhere, at some point in time. I like a lot of the quotes, although many are self-focused and self-serving. What these prophetic voices lack though is a foundation. Read More >>

I was watching a Bill Moyers interview with Vietnam veteran Karl Marlantes. Marlantes was describing the killing that went on during the war. He talked about how they dehumanized the enemy, which made it much easier to put a bullet in their head. Read More >>

I’ve been reading up on the gay issue in the context of Christianity. It’s a fascinating discussion. On one extreme, you have folks screaming that gays (anyone in the LGBT community) are going to hell. On the other, they’re accepted as full brothers in Christ. That’s quite a spectrum in the same religion. What to do? Read More >>

A man has to undergo a long and fierce inner struggle before he learns fully to master himself, and to direct his whole love towards God. When a man relies on himself, he often comes to rely on human consolations Read More >>

We are inundated with messages of the “self.” Find yourself. Be yourself. Discover yourself. Trust yourself. A lot of it is good, inspiring, even encouraging. However, underneath these messages is a belief that this is true freedom, and apparently we’re missing it. Read More >>