This column was written by Timothy Jessen, whose column will appear every other week on the Religion page. “Bow down low ... and bend your head ... for to sweep the Lord’s house clean.” — Old Shaker ...

If they don’t “apologize” in the modern sense, it’s only because Scripture has a richer vocabulary of repentance. We need a theology of apology. Apologizing sounds straightforward, at least in theory.

Evangelist Billy Graham said in a 2013 interview, “There are two basic needs that all people have: the need for hope and the need for salvation. It should not be surprising if people believe easily in ...

I’ve never succeeded in making a New Year’s resolution that has stuck beyond the end of January. I’ve made pledges about exercising, about eating more healthily, about staying in touch with friends — ...