First Words

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

In praise of church musicians

Great leaders of congregational song attend to the new community formed every time a church gathers.

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.

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