virtues
Pregnancy is undeniably beautiful and bizarre
Both Agnes Howard and Brittany Bergman encourage reflection on a transformational experience.
The Christian virtues and the art of dying
9 values that can shape the end of life in a cruciform way
by Aaron Klink
Gentleness isn’t fragile
Most social problems are rooted in the failure of the strong to be gentle with others.
Good habits shape good ministers
Even the most mechanical routines can transform our inner lives.
Cultivating character
Cultivating character is the lifelong work of evaluating and choosing between various virtues. It's difficult, and it’s our calling.
by Grant Wacker
Salvation workout: How I found the virtues
Lately I’ve been getting invitations to speak to youth about the virtues, so I’ve been trying to recall my own early training on the subject. I grew up in a Lutheran church, and much of who I am can be traced back to second- and third-generation Christian immigrants who believed in using their skills to help people in need. What I learned about the virtues, I learned through doing. In terms of any formal training, however, I remember almost nothing.