It seems to be the opinion of those who have examined her accessible correspondence most widely, that no other letters bring us quite so intimately near to the peculiar quality and aroma of her nature ...

The practice of reading is not what it once was. In this age of information, adults in the United States read fewer books with each passing year, and for many, reading has become synonymous with the ...

Returning to the floor, Ashlar rolled on his back. He swayed side-to-side, scratching his back against the carpet as his paws ...

The City and Its Uncertain Walls” is a paean to books, reading, and libraries, an investigation into the relationship between ...

Letters include the need to address climate change more effectively; and wondering what leaders are doing to mitigate the ...

Second Thessalonians deals with the issues that Paul brought up in his initial communication to this congregation. His main ...

I’ve taken a break from writing emails laced with thinly-veiled flattery about how “fascinating” a researcher’s work is and how “meaningful” a professor’s lectures are. Instead, I’ve turned toward a ...

One of the victims was the bishop of the church of Smyrna named Polycarp. He was a former student and disciple of Apostle John. Polycarp’s ministry and life ended in AD 155 when he was killed by the ...

Saint Ignatius, on his way to Rome to be martyred, visited Polycarp at Smyrna, and later at Troas wrote him a personal letter. The Asia Minor Churches recognized Polycarp’s leadership by choosing him ...

A deep love letter for her will put a smile on her face and bring tears to her eyes. Relationships require a bit of effort from both parties. Therefore, you should show that you care. Luckily, you do ...

While he was traveling to Rome, he wrote seven letters to local churches and bishop Polycarp, stressing the importance of maintaining their faith and avoiding falling into heresy. These letters are ...

Writing romantic love letters can feel like a prehistoric practice these days—where do you even get stamps? (Kidding. Kind of.) But for most of human history, if you wanted to express your feelings to ...