Six traits of a pluralist Christian vision of human flourishing
Can Christianity make universal claims without being exclusivist?
Rejoice in the Lord always—and especially in Lent
When we give something up, we realize that its goodness doesn't depend on our ownership of it.
Joy is for Epiphany, too
From the wise men to the wedding at Cana, joy comes from recognizing and affirming the good.
What is good? Joy and the well-lived life
"Look at the birds of the air," said Jesus. Our lives are more akin to the frantic scurrying of rats and the disciplined marching of ants.
What is good? Joy and the well-lived life
"Look at the birds of the air," said Jesus. Our lives are more akin to the frantic scurrying of rats and the disciplined marching of ants.
The giver and the gift: A Christian's delight in things
If the world is a gift, then all the things to which you relate—and many to which you don't—are also God's relation to you.
Life exam
In a culture that finds repentance unintelligible, impractical, or unnecessary, we are called to witness to its intelligibility, beauty, and importance.
All due respect: Honoring others
We should respect people with whom we disagree. Should we also respect their convictions, even when these comprise an overarching interpretation of life with which we fundamentally disagree?
Fear and relief
We are right to feel a sense of relief that a major source of evil has been removed. But we should reflect also on the flip side of that relief: the nature of our fears.
Allah and the Trinity: A Christian response to Muslims
The oneness of God is the principle at the very heart of Islam. This is the central issue for Muslims disputing Christian claims about God.