I don’t know about accuracy here, but this morning I came across this claim: “Only 28 books sold more than 500,000 copies in the US

One person was rather noticeable at my mother’s funeral. He was a young Black man — the only one there. Afterward, I introduced myself. He

Editor’s Note: Frequent RJ commenter and poet Jack Ridl recently sent this letter to a young woman interested in poetry. We felt it was too

For these Sunday posts in January, I want to listen to how people, especially those with immigration or refugee experiences, find sustenance and purpose in

Today is Epiphany. Let’s celebrate by giving cash to the homeless.  I know we cite plenty of reasons not to.  What if the money is

I’ve been on a bit of a cult kick over my winter break, spending my free time engrossed in a few different cult documentaries. First,

I love the Bible. I am in it daily, sometimes deeply, sometimes lightly, depending on the readings and my mood. The Daily Office requires praying

One of my friends, while growing up, was the member of a small Pentecostal church in our town. It had, perhaps 25 members, most of

Why is my attention so frequently drawn to people who don’t (or won’t) sing in church?  When I was a pastor—and now anytime I lead