Italy, Part 2
During the 17th and 18th centuries, many young men went on a ‘Grand Tour,’ a journey through the heart of Europe to learn more about the history and culture of continent. Last year I did my own version of this, spending the better part of a month traveling through Italy with a friend. I’ve already documented the first half of my trip; here are some highlights from the remainder.
The Reigning King: How the Second Psalm Gives Hope to God’s People
Glance at the headlines, and you will quickly see that people fight God. It happens all the time. In troubling times like these, we need the truth found in the Book of Psalms.
The Burden of Our National Guilt: Reflections on Slavery, Race, and Politics
Harriet Beecher Stowe, the famed abolitionist who wrote ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin,’ was a lover of the book ‘The Pilgrim’s Progress.’ Using the analogy of the book, she likened slavery to Christian’s burden, calling slavery “the burden of our national guilt.”
Responding to COVID in NYC
At the beginning of April, I travelled to New York City to assist a critically understaffed hospital in the coronavirus pandemic. It was an experience unlike any that I have ever had.
