Coming to terms with personal sin

One of the most troublesome things I observe in myself and others is the inability to to come to terms with our personal – and especially moral – weaknesses. Generally, we know the human condition is one characterized by disorder, division, imbalance.  We...

Time Away for Prayer – Can’t Live without It

Even Jesus took time away for prayer. Why? To fortify himself for fresher, fiercer struggles. Struggles against his enemies, his recalcitrant apostles and against his own ego. How can we expect to move forward with a vibrant faith, not caving into countless...