Hope is not about an uncertain outcome. The definition of hope in theology is very different from that.

For many centuries, the main church color used during this time has been violet or deep purple.

It was created to push back against Christian nationalism, white supremacy, and the total control that governments were taking in Europe after World War I.

The Catholic Church teaches that Purgatory is a temporary place or state where people go to after they die. It’s for people who love God and are saved, but still have small sins or faults when they pass away.

Theologian Stanley Hauerwas said, “If your version of Christianity always lines up with your political party, you’re not being discipled. You’re being used.”

I had the dubious honor of witnessing a serious theological debate recently—the kind that makes you question whether you’re listening to ancient philosophers or just people arguing about furniture.

In the rich tapestry of Christian faith, there are often different but equally passionate voices defining what a healthy spiritual life should look like.

We take no authority from the bishop of Rome, but when he speaks, we listen and digest for ourselves as Reformed Christians. There is much to learn from Leo’s first official papal letter.