It’s not time to abandon spirituality in public life. It’s time to foster a fresh spirituality in public life. Turning outward points us back to those universal values that ought to ground us. And in doing so, it unlocks a new path forward to creating a truly shared society — one that works for all of us, not just some of us.

Summer, more than any other time, is a time to read whatever you want. The older I get, the more I think any time is a time to read whatever you want. Here are some recommendations of books I’ve enjoyed recently.

Imagine how infinitely beautiful it would be to see the Western church take accountability for its role in the Gaza genocide, as well as the exploitation of others globally. Repentance, a central tenet of Christianity, doesn’t exist to remind us we are bad people but rather to show us that a different way is possible.

Each Friday in The Christian Citizen, we publish a Religion News Roundup with summaries of religion news stories and links for those who want to read more.

In our world we don’t know how to do endings well. We don’t know how to relish that which we created when it is time to put it away. In our desire for more, in our greed for maximum effect, in our lust for all things to continue, we forget that endings can be a beautiful and holy thing.