From Cultivating Communities and The Englewood Review of Books Every two weeks, we send out a newsletter featuring books and articles that help churches better understand the time and place in which they live, and that stir their imaginations about how to cultivate a deeper life together in their place.
Published: Mon, 10/11/21
October 11, 2021 “Jesus’s command to follow him is a command to align our loves and longings with his—to want what God wants, to desire what God…
Published: Fri, 10/01/21
October 1, 2021 “If I did not simply live from one moment to another, it would be impossible for me to be patient, but I only look at the present, I…
Published: Wed, 09/29/21
September 29, 2021 “True religion should be able to respond to the dark melodies, the faulty and hideous sounds that echo from the heart of men.” -…
Published: Mon, 09/27/21
September 27, 2021 “Make it a practice to judge persons and things in the most favorable light at all times and under all circumstances.” - St.
Published: Fri, 09/24/21
September 24, 2021 “Because the Christian God is not a lonely God, but rather a communion of three persons, faith leads human beings into the divine…
Published: Wed, 09/22/21
September 22, 2021 “Forgiveness is the name of love practiced among people who love poorly. The hard truth is that all people love poorly. We need to…
Published: Mon, 09/20/21
September 20, 2021 “Wisdom is not gained by knowing what is right. Wisdom is gained by practicing what is right, and noticing what happens when that…
Published: Fri, 09/17/21
September 17, 2021 “The Word is living, being, spirit, all verdant greening, all creativity. This Word manifests itself in every creature.” - St.
Published: Wed, 09/15/21
September 15, 2021 “If you don't understand, ask questions. If you're uncomfortable about asking questions, say you are uncomfortable about asking…
Published: Mon, 09/13/21
September 13, 2021 “Centuries of secularism have failed to transform eating into something strictly utilitarian. Food is still treated with…