(12) Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; (13) Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. King James VersionChange email Bible version
The very fact that Paul urges us to dress ourselves with these virtues signifies that none of us has “arrived” spiritually. All of us are flawed, deficient, and weak in some respects. As we yield and develop these virtues, we must be forbearing and forgiving toward our brothers on the basis of Christ’s example of forbearance and mercy toward us. The enabling power of God’s Spirit is already within us, or this exhortation would be in vain.
It can be done if we will choose to humble ourselves and act when we become aware of the need of a brother or of the church itself. God calls upon us here not merely to act but to do it with affection. In all cases, we must let our heart dictate to our hand, to let our most tender feelings encounter the miseries of those in distress, just as Christdid in descending to clothe Himself in clay. We need to let our feelings be at hand and readily touched that we might open our hands wide in help.
This world has hardened us. We have seen so much arrogance and cruelty that God warns that at the end people will be “without natural affection” (II Timothy 3:3, KJV). We are this end-time generation, and we must go a long way even to start to be like Christ in kindness. But we can do it! Perhaps we can liken beginning to be like this to learning to swim by just “jumping in.” Kindness is something that we must develop, and we can do it because God has already enabled us by His Spirit. This fruit is especially sweet tasting and a major factor in producing unity.
Never forget God’s character, His example, and this promise He has given to us in Isaiah 54:10: “‘For the mountains shall depart and the hills be removed, but My kindness shall not depart from you, nor shall My covenant of peace be removed,’ says the Lord, who has mercy on you.”
To view this email as a web page, click here.From Arizona State University Office of the PresidentHarrison Ford, award-winning actor and conservationist, addressed the ASU Class of 2026 after accepting his honorary degree on May 11, 2026. Photo by Deanna Dent/Arizona State University.
Class of 2026:
“This is your time.”
Last week, we celebrated the Class of 2026, a record-setting 22,000-plus new graduates,and we did it in style. In packed and jubilant ceremonies across our campuses, we recognized the achievements of our students, the contributions of our faculty, and welcomed two very special honorary degree recipients. Famed actor and conservationist Harrison Ford and farmer, philanthropist and photographer Howard G. Buffett accepted their degrees and shared inspirational words of wisdom with ASU’s newest alumni, urging them to create positive change and live life without regrets. In addition to these memorable festivities, we also were excited to host our first-ever convocation in Los Angelesfor graduates of our Fashion Institute and Design Merchandising (FIDM) program. It was a truly memorable week.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and industry and university leaders officially break ground on the site of the future ASU Health headquarters on April 9, 2026. Photo by Charlie Leight/ASU News.
The next phase of ASU Health took a major step forward as I was joined by local, state and health sector leaders for the groundbreaking of the ASU Health headquarters in downtown Phoenix. Located in the Phoenix BioScience Core, the facility will house the John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering, and include traditional and virtual reality classrooms, health care training and simulation labs, dedicated space for medical-technology innovation, and amenities designed for students and the community. The building is scheduled to open in fall 2028 as a hub for ASU’s effort to improve health outcomes for all Arizonans.
Eric Gertler, Jeff Selingo, Michael Crow, Charles Isbell, Sian Beilock and Beong-Soon Kim stand for a panel photo at the Milken Institute Global Conference on May 5, 2026. Photo courtesy of the Milken Institute.
At the invitation of the Milken Institute Global Conference, I also recently joined the leaders of USC, Dartmouth and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign for a thought-provoking panel discussion about what higher education should look like 20 years from now. While our respective institutions vary in size and design, the panel agreed that the increasingly complex policy landscape and the rapid evolution of unprecedented technology will require greater adaptation and collaboration in order to meet public needs. Now more than ever, we need additional, differentiated pathways to high-quality, personalized learning, and ASU is fully engaged in designing and advancing those solutions in service to our nation and the world.
Washington Post Futures Editor Zachary Goldfarb, MIT President Sally Kornbluth and ASU President Michael Crow discuss the future of American Higher Education at the Building America Summit on June 4, 2026. Photo by Kaz Sasahara for The Washington Post.
I recently had the pleasure of joining The Washington Post and MIT President Sally Kornbluth for a timely conversation about higher education’s service to America. Our panel was part of a day-long series of discussions spotlighting how the U.S. can build, innovate and manufacture in support of a better future. It was a thought-provoking day of ideas and issues with public and private sector leaders, and I was excited to share how ASU is contributing to these efforts. In advance of our nation’s 250th anniversary, I invite you to experience these conversations and share how we can collaborate to keep moving forward.
Michael Crow, Sonya Christian and will.i.am discuss the role of AI in enhancing access to education at scale at the ASU+GSV Summit on April 13, 2026. Photo by Unknown/Arizona State University.
This spring, we co-hosted the ASU+GSV Summit, our annual global convening of education, technology, policy and industry leaders in San Diego, California. During three days of robust programming, I participated in four panel conversations on topics ranging from the impact of AI on learning and employment to preparing a future-ready workforce to foster economic growth. Musician, FYI.AI founder and ASU Professor of Practice will.i.am,former Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and former Acting President of the Republic of Korea Ju-Ho Leewere among our esteemed panelists sharing their expertise and vision. Check out additional conversations with legendary actress Goldie Hawn and former U.S. Congressman and diplomat Rahm Emanuel on the event’s YouTube page.
Brian and Kelly Swette. Photo courtesy of The Swette Family.
The start of next Sun Devil football season is three months away, but the future of the program is being made now. Earlier this month, Brian and Kelly Swette – incredible leaders in business and philanthropy – established the Swette Family Endowed Football Coach position. Their generous $10 million gift is the largest endowed position in Sun Devil Athletics, which will support recruitment, retention compensation and technology for our student-athletes, coaches and staff.
We are grateful for this dedication to the success of Coach Dillingham and our team, and I hope you will help us to cheer ASU to victory.
Good morning, I’m Dan Gartland. I passed right over the Mets game last night while I was flying home and all I could think about was that scene in Men in Black.
While all three players were universally believed to be in a tier of their own, there is plenty of debate over who is the best prospect. And they’re three very different sorts of players, which makes the argument a fun one. Dybantsa is an athletic forward capable of creating his own shot, Peterson is an elite scoring guard and Boozer is a burly forward favored by analytical models as the best of the bunch. All three players landed in situations where they should be able to maximize their talents.
The first surprise of the night came when the Mavericks selected Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. with the ninth pick. Johnson was a key piece of the Wolverines’ national championship team, but he was seen more as a mid-to-late first-round pick. He ended up going to Dallas, which just two days earlier had hired Michigan’s Dusty May as its new coach. The Mavs could have gotten a player whose stock was higher—like Arizona guard Brayden Burries, or Tennessee forward Nate Ament—but they went with someone their new coach is very familiar with. Two of Johnson’s former teammates went off the board shortly after him. The Warriors took Yaxel Lendeborg at No. 11, and the Thunder took Aday Mara at No. 12. Yes, the Thunder now have another guy who’s listed at 7’3″.
The other big draft news
The players selected last night will be playing professionally in the fall. Brendan Sorsby will not.
Sorsby applied for the supplemental draft last week after the Big 12 filed a petition in federal court that sought to reverse an earlier ruling by a Texas judge allowing Sorsby to play for Texas Tech this season. Sorsby had been ruled permanently ineligible in May after the revelation that he had placed thousands of bets on pro and college sports, including 40 on his own team. (He did not bet on games in which he played.)
The NFL’s letter to Sorsby was blunt, saying it had not planned to hold a supplemental draft this year and would not do so solely for Sorsby’s benefit. The league said Sorsby’s application was filed “without any supporting information or documentation, and only after abandoning your recent litigation efforts to avoid NCAA sanctions.”
Sorsby’s situation is surely one the NFL would like to investigate and deliberate thoroughly. Welcoming a player with a lengthy history of gambling improprieties is a major risk for the league and is not a decision that should be rushed to accommodate the timeline of the supplemental draft. Sorsby went to rehab for a gambling addiction when news of his wagers first broke, and the NFL’s decision gives him time to continue his treatment. The NFL may very well decide next spring that Sorsby has put his gambling issues behind him and is deserving of a second chance. But Sorsby broke the No. 1 rule in sports: He bet on his own team. That has to have consequences, and, at least for now, the consequence is he’s not able to play in the NFL.
2. Ghana goalie Benjamin Asare’s celebrationafter keeping a clean sheet against England in a 0–0 draw. Asare, who turns 34 next month, has spent his entire club career in Ghana and only made his first appearance for the national team in March 2025.
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There have been three Cy Young polls conducted this season, and there have been three different pitchers chosen No. 1 in the NL. But the name sitting atop the Senior Circuit this time around probably won’t surprise you.
Catching is hard enough as it is, but the Tigers’ Dillon Dingler had to deal with an additional obstacle behind the plate on Tuesday against the Yankees at Comerica Park.
With the trade of two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami, 2018 NL MVP Christian Yelich reflected on his own tenure with the Brewers and how badly he wants to help bring a championship to Milwaukee the way Giannis did in 2021.
With the Trade Deadline six weeks away, Boston — which is on pace for a 66-win season — appears to be a candidate to sell. But some of its most tradable assets have contracts that could make things a little tricky.
“I think we’ll leave all options on the table,” Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey said regarding potential trades of some of the team’s veterans.
It’s the Rangers vs. the Marlins at noon ET and Red Sox vs. Rockies at 3 p.m. Then, catch the Cubs vs. the Mets at 7 (or Brewers vs. Reds), followed by the A’s vs. the Giants.
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(22) Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. (23) Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) (24) And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: King James VersionChange email Bible version
The first thing Paul lays out in this transition is a three-step trigger to prime the Hebrew Christians’ latent memories so they will be armed with foundational incentives to rouse themselves spiritually and start moving forward. In verses 22-24, he makes three exhortations.
First, “let us draw near.” In other words, get moving! He says, “Take advantage of this privilege of coming before God, and believe without doubting, knowing your sins are forgiven and remembering that God is faithful and merciful to forgive.” Recall that in the performance of their duties, the priests had to wash their hands and feet before entering the holy place. This is why Paul mentions water. He is alluding to the Hebrews’ need to become clean. He urges them to repent of their lackadaisical attitudes and to meet with their Maker in prayer.
Second, he commands them to “hold fast your profession.” Paul uses a similar phrase five times before this. Apparently, lackadaisical drifting was a particularly common problem for them. He wants them to show by their conduct that they believe in what God has promised in the resurrection from the dead. In short, he advises, “Remember your conviction in the awesome hope of our calling.” These people were allowing the world to get them down; they were succumbing to a “what’s the use” resignation. They were not busy confirming their souls. Paul exhorts them to continue, to persevere in the grace God had already shown them, not wanting them to waste it by failing to look ahead and be persistent. He presses them to yield to God and to allow themselves to be reassured that He is faithful to His promises.
Pay special attention to the third exhortation in verse 24. The word “consider” is very emphatic. He urges them to think upon and to strive for unity by giving conscientious care to each other. He wants the Hebrews to give special attention to their brethren’s circumstances, trials, temptations, weaknesses, and needs. They need to “fire each other up” to promote love for God and for each other and to carry out our common responsibilities. Christians do this by setting a good example, by occasional suitable exhortations, by acts of kindness, and by expressions of appreciation.
Notice that as this exhortation begins, Paul calls upon the “big three” Christian virtues: faith, hope, and love. These would form the foundation of what the Hebrews must do if they were to reverse their slide toward the Lake of Fire. These virtues must be implemented because they affect the quality of a person’s relationship with God. Because a Christian has God’s Spirit, these virtues are already part of him. However, each individual must himself choose to use them to turn his life around; no one can do this for another. Of course, it is understood that God is always there to help a person do this.
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