Monthly Archives: June 2023

Reflecting on Christian history while waiting for my doctor, it occurs to me that when Constantine and Lactantius issued the Edict of Milan, Christianity became a utility (a tool or mechanism) to establish the Roman concept of civilized order. Roman … Continue reading →

After twelve years of training neighbors and organizations on trauma-informed and trauma-responsive care, I have found there are two critical elements that must be present: compassion and empathy. If we do not work to cultivate these two qualities as character … Continue reading →

In reading Romans again today this verse hits different. It’s in chapter 9 (and its context seems best understood in the larger context of Romans): “I’m speaking the truth in Christ—I’m not lying, as my conscience assures me with the … Continue reading →