As a nerdy hobby born of my doctoral dissertation, I am fascinated by the power of letters. I stumbled upon these remarkable words from St. Gregory of Nyssa in a letter to a friend circa 380 AD. He states so effusively how powerful some thoughtful words from a friend can be in a trying time. Check this out! … More ‘The Radiance in Your Letter’
The church needs to embrace the pastoral gift/role of “spiritual writing” as enthusiastically it celebrates the gift of public speaking. … More Pastoral Letters in a Digital Age – Part 2
Instead of flinging a relatively impersonal sermon out over a nameless crowd each Sunday, a personal letter to the right person at the right time can fling a shepherd’s arms around wounded or wandering sheep, refreshing their soul. … More Pastoral Letters in a Digital Age – Part 1
Yesterday I began my next doctoral essay. Here’s a sneak peek at the introduction -JB. “If you had sent a letter…there would have been nothing to prevent my seeming to be actually in your company, and enjoying it as though we had been together… But why do you not write?” –St. Basil to Leontis, 364 AD Pastors know … More The Unbearable Silence of Monday
Jeremy L. Berg 