Christ’s Body is Lived Out in Our Bodies
A 19th century poem often falsely attributed to Teresa of Avila about being the body of Christ.
Desmond Tutu’s Origin Story
Desmond Tutu’s life was a winding path of obstacles, opportunities, blessings, determination, and surprises.
Trinity is a Mystery
Explaining the Trinity is hard – let alone in under five minutes.
Awestruck by Art
The basilica in St. Louis features a mosaic that has an incredible 41.5 million pieces of glass. Devotion like that is awe-inspiring.
Baking Communion Bread
Baking communion bread can be a spiritual discipline that reaches far and wide.
Lord — Origins of the Words in English, Latin, Greek, and Hebrew
The origins of Lord are related to: “keeper of the bread” (English), “one who subdues” or “one who builds a house” (Latin), “father”? (Hebrew).
Overcoming Division & the American Revolution
The people who fought in the American Revolution were rich and poor, black and white, men and women, and had different religions.
Religious Courage Followed by Human Fear in the American Revolution: Rev. Jacob Duché, Jr.
The first chaplain of congress was passionate about ending tyranny, but ultimately he abandoned the cause, believing that order was more important than independence.
A Minister During the American Revolution: Rev. James Caldwell
Rev. Caldwell did more than preach and baptize – he went into debt to help soldiers and civilians get food and clothes.
Sin Boldly: Martin Luther
Sin, but don’t cover it up. Believe in Christ more than the power of sin.