The inspiration of Alfred
In his moment of despair, King Alfred the Great is visited by the Mother of God, who offers him not comfort but a call to arms.
Don’t wait on history
It is not anthropomorphized history that stands in the way of orthodoxy, but only individuals.
The truth is no coward: The Church, science, and the evolving debate on creation
"The truth is no coward. The truth does not need the law. The truth does not need the force of government."
Leading ‘fortissimo’ and other dynamics: A response
Bishops, clergy, and lay leaders need to understand the full range of leadership dynamics in their task as leaders of the Church.
More important than you thought: ‘Do You Hear What I Hear?’
For those of us who did not live through the Cuban Missile Crisis, the context may not be immediately evident.
St. Sylvester and the eve of change
St. Sylvester stands as an example to the Church in 2016 and 2017. We still have issues about our public presentation and relationship to various governments. We still struggle with reconciliation, especially among different races. And we still divide ourselves over fundamental theological disagreements. Perhaps our New Year's resolution, as a church, ought not to be to solve these problems too quickly.
Advent devotions: Waiting for grace or struggling for liberation?
The devotionals in Liberated by God’s Grace lose track of divine grace in their push for temporal liberation.
Pulling rank, quoting canons in Anglican pastoral leadership
"Let me give you a piece of advice," said the man. Wishing he wouldn't, I nevertheless nodded my head.