As Christians, we believe every person is created in the imago Dei—the image of God. Our dignity doesn’t come from what we achieve, what others think of us, or even how we see ourselves. It comes from the One who made us. And yet, throughout history and in our daily lives, we see countless ways humanityContinue reading “Wednesday Wisdom: What Diminishes Our Humanity?”
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Lessons from 1861: Wisdom for a Divided Age
Recently, I’ve been reading 1861: The Civil War Awakening. The book, written by American historian Jay Winik, tells the story of a nation on the brink, when our young country nearly ripped apart at the seams. One thing that strikes me most about Winik’s exploration of the pivotal year 1861 is how familiar the tensions ofContinue reading “Lessons from 1861: Wisdom for a Divided Age”
Relinquishment: Exploring A Path to Deeper Significance Through Downward Mobility
Living in a world that prizes upward mobility—higher salaries, promotions, status, and influence—talk of relinquishment not only feels countercultural, but runs contrary to what we are taught in Western culture. Anyone remember YUPPIES, y’all? I’ve been struggling with this very thing in my current situation. At my work, it’s becoming abundantly clear that success forContinue reading “Relinquishment: Exploring A Path to Deeper Significance Through Downward Mobility”
