When Suffering Becomes the Road to Glory

As the Day Ends “The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with Him in order that we may also be glorified with Him.” — Romans 8:16–17 As the day draws to a closeContinue reading “When Suffering Becomes the Road to Glory”

Comfort That Requires Quiet

As the Day Ends As Advent draws us gently toward the mystery of Christ’s coming, evening becomes a fitting companion to the season. Nightfall slows the world, softens its edges, and invites us to notice what noise and urgency conceal during the day. Bernard of Clairvaux’s insight presses close to the heart this evening: “AnyoneContinue reading “Comfort That Requires Quiet”