kindness
A novel driven by kindness
There are many reasons to adore James McBride’s latest book.
When goodness is also lovely
The New Testament has two words for “good.” Knowing the difference between them can help us build a better society.
Episode 7: Pastor and activist Bruce Reyes-Chow, author of In Defense of Kindness
A conversation with pastor and activist Bruce Reyes-Chow about #AAPIHeritageMonth, family life, pastoring, living with difficult people, Rosanne Barr trolling him on Twitter, kindness, and more
Kindness, kinship, and the boundaries of justice
by Amy Peterson
Do gentle people need to toughen up?
Being wise as a serpent doesn’t mean having a hard heart.
Recovering kindness
What makes kindness a distinctive mark of the new creation?
Upside-down world (Mark 10:35-45)
This portion of the narrative is a continuation and expansion of what has just preceded. The other ten disciples are jealous, are angry with James and John because they have pushed Jesus—successfully—to give them a preeminent share in his destiny. Jesus has not criticized or dismissed their insistent demand but has lovingly transformed it from a desire for glory into a willingness to suffer. Still, why should some of the disciples be granted privileges over the rest?
Kindly candor: Ephesians 4:25—5:2
"I have a philosophy about life,” a friend said recently. “The world would be a much better place if people took a moment to let people know about the positive impact they have had on others’ lives. Too much time is spent on negativity. The good in people simply isn’t recognized; too often it is taken for granted.”