If those of us who believe in God do not believe God's grace is big enough to save the whole world... well, we should at least pray that it is.

When we ask God to move a mountain, God may give us a shovel.

One of the great dangers in political engagement is misplaced hope.

Philadelphia caught my attention in 1995 when a group of homeless families were living in an abandoned cathedral. Even from the beginning they connected theology with what they were doing. They put a banner on the front of the cathedral that said, "How can we worship a homeless man on Sunday and ignore one on Monday."

We are faithful not to the triumphant golden eagle (ironically, also an imperial symbol of power in Rome) but to the slaughtered Lamb.

If those of us who believe in God do not believe God's grace is big enough to save the whole world... well, we should at least pray that it is.

Perhaps there is no more dangerous place for a Christian to be than in safety and comfort, detached from the suffering of others.