My Dear Shepherds,

When Jesus and his 12 newly designated apostles came down from the mountain, Luke says they were surrounded by a large crowd of disciples ...

My Dear Shepherds,

I’ve wondered if I might have made the preaching big leagues if I’d just had an accent. British, say, or better yet, Scottish. ...

My Dear Shepherds,

Have you read much about prodigies? Kids born with astonishing capacities, like Mozart playing the harpsichord at age four, Blaise Pascal ...

My Dear Shepherds,

I’ve been spending time with Pastor James. You know—Jesus’ brother, the blunt one. He’s a fine pastor and mentor ...

My Dear Shepherds,

In a season long ago, when I was deeply worried about a loved one’s future, a friend sent me this by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin: ...