Lent falls on Valentine’s Day this year in the Western calendar, and Easter falls on April Fool’s. This feels about right for our current cultural moment, no? I don’t […]
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The Darkness of the Womb: #MeToo and the Black Madonna | Jasmin Morrell
Mike’s note: What follows is an Advent reflection from my brilliant wife, Jasmin – part of our Make Advent Great Again lineup. Yet no matter how deeply I go down into […]
What are We Waiting For? The Advent of Us
New tensions in Jerusalem. A decree making certain roads difficult to travel. An opportunistic ruling class placing increasing burdens on the poorest in the land. An insecure, oddly-appointed leader seeking […]
The Waiting is the Hardest Part – What I Learned About Advent from Tom Petty
Advent is a season observed by many aspiring Jesus-followers, where we anticipate a fresh receiving of the ‘Christmas miracle’ — Divine love revealed in Emmanuel, God-with-us. But what does it […]
Beyond the Meditation Cushion: Mindfulness in Everyday Life | Meg Salter
Mike’s note: What follows is a powerful portion of Mind Your Life: How Mindfulness Can Build Resilience and Reveal Your Extraordinary, by Meg Salter. It’s a Speakeasy book selection this month. Do you […]
