The Christian Response to the Problem of Pain and Evil
Dallas Willard digs deeply into evil’s coexistence with the uncompromising goodness of God. It is a very Lenten thing to remember that “God is always where the suffering is” and that there is “something beyond the pain.”
“I’ll Go to the Rescue”
A powerful episode from Sojourner Truth’s story shows her courage and faithfulness to boldly act on what she heard from God.
Availability and Vulnerability
How are the shared vows of “availability” and “vulnerability” an outgrowth of Celtic Christianity, and why are they important for a monastic community? Here we learn about these ideas in an excerpt from a lengthy interview with the Northumbria Community and how they live these out together.
Brought Low
Pastor and professor, Kurtley Knight, invites us into the postures and practices of Lent that remind us of our creatureliness and our accountability to God.
Turning Toward God with Intention
Explore the history behind Lent’s triad of invitations with Wheaton professor and author, Esau McCaulley.
The Wonderful Freedom of Fasting
In this transcript from an address given to Southern Baptists in 1983, Richard Foster looks at the meaning and many forms of fasting and the challenges and blessings of each.
Lilias Trotter: A Legacy of Complete Abandonment to God
To see Lilias “was to catch a glimpse of ‘that sweet-smiling Jesus.’” Mimi Dixon holds up the life of Lilias Trotter as a model of joyful, Christlike obedience.
Any Little Humble Path
Lilias Trotter’s biographer, Miriam Rockness, shares personal reflections on two diary entries from the missionary whose art and words left a treasure trove of spiritual wisdom.
Ready to Be Offered
What holds us back from total freedom to do God’s will? Lilias Trotter creates a parable from the dandelion to examine the “way out” of self-centeredness into selfless service.
Awake and Connected to Our Divine Parent
Lacy Borgo invites us to strengthen our connection with God by learning from the movements of young children towards their parents and from the prayer-movements of Daniel in Babylon.