The Great Schism

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Each day this Lent we’re looking at major “turning points” in Christian history – moments or seasons in which the story of God’s people took an important and often unexpected turn.   Shortly after I entered seminary, Mary Sue and I hoped that we might be able to make some friends. … Read more »

The Rise of Christendom

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Each day this Lent we’re looking at major “turning points” in Christian history – moments or seasons in which the story of God’s people took an important and often unexpected turn.   It’s a very old dream. Wouldn’t it be great to live in some version of God’s kingdom on earth,… Read more »

Patrick Returns to Ireland

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Each day this Lent we’re looking at major “turning points” in Christian history – moments or seasons in which the story of God’s people took an important and often unexpected turn.   March 17 annually arrives on a tidal wave of Irish blessings, green beer, and clothing choices that would make… Read more »

The Battle of Tours

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Each day this Lent we’re looking at major “turning points” in Christian history – moments or seasons in which the story of God’s people took an important and often unexpected turn.   If you live in Kentucky, Ohio, or Indiana and have watched at least one hour of TV during the… Read more »

The Rule of Benedict

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Each day this Lent we’re looking at major “turning points” in Christian history – moments or seasons in which the story of God’s people took an important and often unexpected turn.   The legalization of Christianity in the Roman Empire that followed the enthronement of Constantine (A.D. 312) seemed like a… Read more »

The Conversion of Augustine

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Each day this Lent we’re looking at major “turning points” in Christian history – moments or seasons in which the story of God’s people took an important and often unexpected turn.   As Monica saw the sails vanish over the horizon, her heart sank. If God had answered her prayers, that boat… Read more »

The Council of Nicaea

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Each day this Lent we’re looking at major “turning points” in Christian history – moments or seasons in which the story of God’s people took an important and often unexpected turn.   What is common sense? “Common” refers to that which is universal. “Sense,” in this context, connotes things we perceive… Read more »

The Christian Emperor

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Each day this Lent we’re looking at major “turning points” in Christian history – moments or seasons in which the story of God’s people took an important and often unexpected turn.   Each day this Lent we’re looking at major “turning points” in Christian history – moments or seasons in which… Read more »

The Fall of Jerusalem

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Each day this Lent we’re looking at major “turning points” in Christian history – moments or seasons in which the story of God’s people took an important turn.   For the people of Israel, it was the end of the world. No, it wasn’t the end of the space-time continuum. But… Read more »

Nero and the Fire at Rome

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Each day this Lent we’re looking at major “turning points” in Christian history – moments or seasons in which the story of God’s people took an important turn.   The next time you experience a surge of despair concerning the chaos and unpredictability of America’s political landscape, or perhaps hear someone… Read more »