by Ed Hogan | Feb 6, 2008 | Opinion
Today is Ash Wednesday. It is a time to think of sacrifice. It is a time to think of willing sacrifice. We give something up; usually physical in nature to appreciate the sacrifice of the cross and to sharpen our spiritual vision for Easter, which is just around the...
by Ed Hogan | Jan 8, 2008 | Opinion
Did you watch Roger Clemens on “60 Minutes” Sunday night? I was at a meeting, but I caught the highlights on various news channels later on. What did you think: guilty or not guilty? I want to believe Roger. He is a Houstonian. He is a Longhorn. He was an...
by Ed Hogan | Jun 21, 2007 | Opinion
The pope has given a list of “Ten Commandments” for driving, warning against sins of road rage, drinking and driving and even being rude. Taking them in the spirit in which they were given, this Baptist preacher can’t help but wonder what the list...
by Ed Hogan | May 10, 2007 | Opinion
In recent weeks we had a couple of separate issues that converged to create the “perfect storm.” The main issue is this: “What should we wear to church?” Three related issues sparked a larger conversation. In no particular order: What should...
by Ed Hogan | Mar 14, 2007 | Opinion
The First Amendment Center in Nashville held a conference last week entitled “Beyond the Culture Wars: A Leadership Conference on the Future of Religion in Public Schools.” The aims were twofold: first to consider how well public schools are dealing with...
