Reflecting on the peace of Advent and the Prince of Peace.

A conversation and selected readings with the poet laureate of Grace Brethren Church in Southern California, celebrated author, Nikki Grimes.

A look into the unknown instincts that create our desires and rivalries.

Lisa Colon DeLay, host of Spark My Muse converse with Pastor Rich Villodas on the Five Values from his Book The Deeply Formed Life: Contemplative Rhythms, Racial Justice, Interior Examination, Sexual Wholeness, and Missional Presence.

Tips from Thomas Merton on meditation, mental temperament, and how to use the gospel scenes to create intimacy with Jesus during prayer

How sitting still in silence can change your life.

An explanation of "dishonest beautification" in art and literature. (Paul Tillich - Mid 20th Century)

Does the "welcoming prayer" welcome injustice or the status quo? Author Lisa DeLay responses to a reader.

Despair can be experienced as a universal breakdown of meaning, according to Paul Tillich. Today, I return to his work "The Courage to Be" to read and reflect on the courage to confront our anxiety and reality in the midst of the break down of meaning.

From his direct contact with the poor Gutierrez developed the embodied spirituality in action of liberation theology.