Recently, I unexpectedly encountered some distant relatives while reading Dante.

Posted the first of two sermons about reading scripture: “How Does God Speak Through Scripture?”. I draw in several places on Karen Keen’s excellent 2022 book, The Word of a Humble God.

Finished reading (actually a few months ago): Lamb of the Free by Andrew Rillera 📚

I was reminded of it, though, while listening to this great interview with Rillera on the It Means What It Means podcast. The book is a great example of slowing down and reading texts deliberately rather than just tossing everything into a “sacrifice” bucket and seeing what rises to the surface.

Currently reading: Father of Faith Missions by Robert Bernard Dann 📚

Reading Robert Dann’s biography of Norris Groves, I am struck yet again by the essential role played by people like Bessie Paget, who live “hidden lives” but function like leaven in the dough. Thankful for them!

Reading: An Interview with Alphonso Lingis