The Call of Beauty Pt 1

Last winter I was driving in my car listening to Krista Tippet’s, “Speaking of Faith” radio program.  My attention was immediately grabbed by a quite endearing Irish accent that came over the radio waves.  His voice was calming and soothing.  He started...

The Call of Beauty Pt 2

I love reading N.T. Wright because his language is eloquent, poignant and powerful as is challenging for our souls to convey.  Mostly, the tension of this world confuses us and makes us feel alone and isolated.  Most of us think we are the only ones...

Easter in Prison, Part III

The conversation I had with Susan Smith that night told me more about myself than about her. I wrestled during that 15-minute encounter and in the weeks that followed. Did I believe Jesus died for every sinner?  Did I assign different judgments to different sins?...