“Central to living a life that is good, is a life that’s forgiving. [ Tweet this ] We’re creatures of contact, regardless of whether we kiss or we wound. Still, we must come together.”
– David Rakoff
who died on this date, 2012
Poem of the Day:
“Veni, Creator Spiritus“
John Dryden,
born on this date in 1631
(via The Poetry Foundation)
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What’s So Amazing About Grace?
by Philip Yancey
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C. Christopher Smith is the founding editor of The Englewood Review of Books. He is also author of a number of books, including most recently How the Body of Christ Talks: Recovering the Practice of Conversation in the Church (Brazos Press, 2019). Connect with him online at: C-Christopher-Smith.com

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