One of my favorite things to imagine is Jesus and the disciples in their day to day life. I think about this often, because the disciples […]
Barnabas and the god of thunder
Like so many of that early Christian crowd, we know little of Barnabas. A central figure in the Jerusalem community, he became even more famous […]
The often overlooked wisdom of children
Recently a dear mentor shared some stories of her current work, which explores how the particular gifts of children’s sense of the spiritual world might inform a sustainable response to the climate crisis
Opening the Gate
Today we commemorate three men who accompanied Paul on his missionary journeys and shared in his hardships and sufferings for the sake of the gospel.
The Conversions of Saint Paul
Does the trajectory of your religious life look like Paul’s? Mine doesn’t, and not just because I never worked the coat closet at a stoning.
The Incident at Antioch
When Peter and Paul met at Antioch, the sparks flew
Peter and Paul: Growing Christians and Breaking Bread
Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Apostles, were martyred in Rome in 64 CE. The Episcopal Church celebrates their sacrifice with a feast day on June 29
Recognizing Barnabas and All Extraordinary Encouragers
Twelve years ago, I packed up my beloved Virginia home of nearly a decade and moved to New England. 72 hours later, amid a sea of boxes, I called my best friend Merritt—2,000 miles away—certain that I had made a mistake.
Why the Conversion of Saint Paul Gives Us Hope for Our Most Passionate and Energetic Children
Why Saul?
Thecla’s Story of Agency
Those of us reading this blog, in general, have freedom that would have been unimaginable to Thecla. But what does our faith tell us about our freedom?