Our Own Far-off Country: Fall 2022
C.S. Lewis didn’t deliver many sermons. Most of his literary output was in the form of academic articles and books, children’s stories, and essays defending…
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On Love: Summer 2022
A couple of days before writing this piece, I conducted a wedding for a young couple. It is, of course, something pastors do routinely. And,…
Truth & Discovery: Spring 2022
If I asked you to play a word association game, and said “Discovery,” what would you say? Maybe Archimedes and his “Eureka!” moment when he…
Light & Life: Winter 2021
I recently travelled to New York City and the surrounding area with my youngest son, Andrew. While there, I was struck again and again by…
Awe Inspiring Mystery: Fall 2021
My daughter, Sarah, has profound special needs. She’s a bit of a medical mystery, honestly, without a specific or clear diagnosis. In practical terms, though,…
Longing to Return: Summer 2021
I still know the address. 232 Alexander Blvd in Elmhurst, Illinois. It’s the address of the first house I lived in—from the time I was…
Confusing Unity with Uniformity: Spring 2021
The mistake is to confuse unity with uniformity. And while the mistake is an easy one to make, even a moment’s reflection reminds us of…
Word Became Flesh: Winter 2020
In a word association game about this season, I’m going to guess “embodiment” isn’t likely to come up. I say “Advent,” you say. . . …
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