The final verse of today’s psalm invokes Wisdom: “Let those who are wise give heed to these things.” This is a nod to the biblical Wisdom tradition that focuses on how...

When we assert that God is enough, we should not slip into a spiritualized fantasy that dismisses the real challenges of life. These six verses of the psalm extol the blessings...

I bet most people talk to themselves. I have extensive conversations in my head, mulling over the day and any challenging situations and interactions I have had. Sometimes these internal dialogues...

In this first passage of the week, Hosea reflects on the beginning of the kingdom of Israel when the people were first called out of Egypt. The uncertainty of not knowing...

The work of reconciliation is only sustainable inside the community of all who seek to be reconciled without exception. We need each other. We are a body of holy revolution and...

As people who believe that all things are being made new, we can recognize—even in the brokenness of failure and in the hurt of people with whom we will never be...

Reconciliation sometimes comes only with persistence, but that does not mean belligerence. Rather, it is an unwavering dedication to the new path of righteousness. Often people are not ready to receive...

Think of how much more work it takes to reconcile with a family member than with an acquaintance. History can intrude into even the sincerest attempts to mend a broken relationship....

When we dream of a reconciled world, we may mistakenly think of “returning to the Garden,” as if the history of the world will be erased and we will be placed...

What drives us? What motivates us to take up the path of reconciliation and turn our hearts toward this difficult and holy calling? The answer is almost always the suffering of...