Years ago, I had the good fortune to meet Kenneth Leech, the Anglican theologian and spiritual writer who was as famous for his commitment to justice as he was for…

When Joseph reassures his brothers that “God sent me here ahead of you,” it’s tempting to see him as exhibiting an almost saintly degree of forgiveness. Perhaps Joseph’s generous kindness stemmed from his understanding that a truly wise person finds joy not in external circumstances but in the freedom only God can give.