Being a religious leader means wearing many different hats. At times, their congregations expect them to convey passionate confidence—to be models of faith and strength. But wise leadership also means ...

In fact, when word got around that I was researching humility, I suspect more than a few choked on their coffee. And even though I have spent over a decade exploring the concept as an attribute and as ...

Establishing a meditative life can lead to a more settled and attentive mind, but to what end will you direct these capacities? If you are more attentive, to what will you direct your attention? If ...

I made a new friend recently: Dr. Kari Konkola. He has a doctoral degree in history and has spent a long time examining what are called Confessors' Manuals, which are medieval Latin texts by Christian ...

I can’t possibly do justice to Walter Russell Mead’s long, provocative meditation on the meaning of meritocracy, and the folly of meritocracy untempered by Christian humility. It begins with Mead’s ...

In today's noisy world, true listening is a rare and profound act, demanding presence and humility. It's a form of meditation that prioritizes understanding over self-expression, offering a deep ...