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Wendell Berry’s vision of a sacred world
Experience, reading, and the daily rounds of farm work taught Wendell that scripture is correct: Every creature and every inch of earth is made and approved by God.
Wendell Berry’s vision of a sacred world
Experience, reading, and the daily rounds of farm work taught Wendell that scripture is correct: Every creature and every inch of earth is made and approved by God.
Wendell Berry’s vision of a sacred world
Experience, reading, and the daily rounds of farm work taught Wendell that scripture is correct: Every creature and every inch of earth is made and approved by God.
Wendell Berry’s vision of a sacred world
Experience, reading, and the daily rounds of farm work taught Wendell that scripture is correct: Every creature and every inch of earth is made and approved by God.
September 1, Creation in Christ A (Genesis 1:1−2:3 or Genesis 2:4−25; Psalm 148:1−14; Acts 17:22a, 24−28; John 1:1−5)
There is nothing in us that is not also in earth, sun, stars, and everything composed of matter.
September 1, Creation in Christ A (Genesis 1:1−2:3 or Genesis 2:4−25; Psalm 148:1−14; Acts 17:22a, 24−28; John 1:1−5)
There is nothing in us that is not also in earth, sun, stars, and everything composed of matter.
September 1, Creation in Christ A (Genesis 1:1−2:3 or Genesis 2:4−25; Psalm 148:1−14; Acts 17:22a, 24−28; John 1:1−5)
There is nothing in us that is not also in earth, sun, stars, and everything composed of matter.
September 1, Creation in Christ A (Genesis 1:1−2:3 or Genesis 2:4−25; Psalm 148:1−14; Acts 17:22a, 24−28; John 1:1−5)
There is nothing in us that is not also in earth, sun, stars, and everything composed of matter.
September 1, Creation in Christ A (Genesis 1:1−2:3 or Genesis 2:4−25; Psalm 148:1−14; Acts 17:22a, 24−28; John 1:1−5)
There is nothing in us that is not also in earth, sun, stars, and everything composed of matter.
August 16, Ordinary 20A (Genesis 45:1–15)
Joseph’s actions and emotions seem to be a muddled mess of revenge and grief.
August 16, Ordinary 20A (Genesis 45:1–15)
Joseph’s actions and emotions seem to be a muddled mess of revenge and grief.
Advocacy is costly.
August 9, Ordinary 19A (Genesis 37:1–4, 12–28)
How did Joseph’s brothers get from sibling rivalry to a murder plot?
August 2, Ordinary 18A (Genesis 32:22–31)
Those of us who wrestle with God have no guarantee that things will turn out well.
August 2, Ordinary 18A (Genesis 32:22–31)
Those of us who wrestle with God have no guarantee that things will turn out well.
August 2, Ordinary 18A (Genesis 32:22–31)
Those of us who wrestle with God have no guarantee that things will turn out well.
Escape to Mars?
The ultrarich are planning their exit from a dying planet. Christian apocalyptic theology has a different ending in mind.
Escape to Mars?
The ultrarich are planning their exit from a dying planet. Christian apocalyptic theology has a different ending in mind.
July 19, Ordinary 16A (Genesis 28:10–19a)
We all want to be Jacob, it seems, tagging the places we have been.
July 12, Ordinary 15A (Genesis 25:19–34)
This guy Jacob is diabolical.