Much of life teaches us the importance of saving. We save money for a rainy day. We conserve our energy, protect what we have worked hard to acquire, avoid unnecessary risks, and plan carefully for the future. And there is wisdom in all of this. Being careful with our resources...

“The bridegroom was delayed.” Of all the words in this strange and unsettling parable, I think those five may be the most important. The bridegroom was delayed. Everyone had gathered for a wedding. Ten bridesmaids, lamps in hand, ready to welcome the bridegroom and accompany him into the celebration. They...

What is at the center of your life? Not what you would like to be at the center. Not what you think ought to be at the center. But what actually is. What receives your attention? What shapes your decisions? For What are you willing to sacrifice? What do you...