WESLEY ARNING

It’s important to remember that Lent is not mandated by God, but repentance is. Forming a habit of honest self-assessment and seeking the Lord’s mercy does not make us perpetually depressed souls, but, as Schmemann claims, softens our hearts so that we thirst for God and to be in a deeper relationship with Him.

The story would be incomplete without Eeyore, and our kids would miss some important lessons about the full gamut of human emotions. His gloomy presence is needed just as much as Tigger’s energy and spunk. Eeyore matters, even if he’s not the most jovial character, and we can honestly say the story would be different without him.

Death does not have the final say over us or those we love but see no longer. She danced as a reminder of our hope in Jesus and the power of his resurrection.

Something that has helped me stay grounded and cultivate an attitude of gratitude is the Latin phrase, “Memento Mori. Memento Vivere,” which means, “Remember that you will die. Remember to live.” It may seem a little morbid, but it reminds me that I am a mortal creature. I am not the center of the universe.

God does not promise that we will go through life unscathed, but he does promise that he will never leave us nor forsake us. If the Son of God had to go through so much pain and sorrow in his own life, then his disciples would not get to bypass it either. Rather, it is in the Incarnate One that we are reminded that we are never alone.

When we look in the mirror, we should see glimmers of God’s grace that has shaped who we are (and who we are to become) in Christ. We are

It's nearly impossible for American Christians not to filter a theological message through a political lens. The vocabulary of the right or

A children’s song has enhanced my faith as I’ve sung it daily to my daughter. And that is the nature of prayer and the reason to keep doing

What is the Christian response to the war between Israel and Gaza. One Palestinian Anglican priest may have the answer.

John’s baptism gets us honest about ourselves and our place in the world (something we desperately need). But Jesus’ baptism opens up a

What is the nature of Jesus’ baptism and how do we participate in it? When Jesus went into the Jordan River to be baptized by his cousin, he

This three-part series is specifically about suicide and the church. I hope that this will allow others to tell their story.

Prayer is not begging before a God who doesn't listen, nor is it playing the lottery of God's favor. It is a fragrant offering where we lay

Learn more about the different areas Jesus visited during Holy Week, and check out our podcast episode with Dr. Cyndi Parker.

This is the eulogy I preached for my grandfather, Donald Dorris. Two particular readings that I referenced were Genesis 2:4b-9, 15-18

What was done, once and for all, by his Incarnation and ultimate sacrifice on the cross rings loud and clear today, but it also directs our

The season of Advent begins this coming Sunday, and it has now become a tradition for me to share a list of Advent practices that may make

We are not only formed by our failures, in fact, we limit ourselves when we fear failing. We take fewer risks in life, which may be golden

Advent is my favorite season on the Church calendar for many reasons, but mostly because it challenges everything Black Friday

It is inspiring to see someone at his age to be willing to rethink the assumptions he’s lived with all his life. This news challenges his as