First Words

Peter W. Marty reflects on signs of grace and explores Christian witness

Sloth in a bathrobe

Does weariness of the soul make us apathetic toward what is good?

Accumulated faith

Faith is a way of life that acquires its layers and contours incrementally, often imperceptibly.

False prophets and their dog whistles

Jesus warned of them and the fruit they bear.

The eerie call of John the Baptist

His followers realized there was no quick exit from the discomfort of his words.

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