The Gift Of Memory

We were fortunate some years back to be in Washington D.C. when the United States Holocaust Museum opened. We stood in line for hours to get tickets, and hours more to get in. Hundreds and hundreds of people were there to see and remember. Once inside, we walked in a...

Jerry Falwell’s Legacy–A Politicized Faith

The death of Jerry Falwell marks a significant milestone in one of the most interesting periods in American Christian history. Falwell was the result of a particular social and religious evolution that greatly impacted faith in America. He also lived long enough to...

What Preachers Will or Won’t Say

A new book by a Baptist minister is sure to stir debate among Christians of every stripe. According to Oliver “Buzz” Thomas, author of the book, there are “10 things your minister wants to tell you, but can’t because he needs his job.” By...

Fear, Arrogance and Ignorance

There is a wonderful scene in the movie “Bull Durham” in which a seasoned catcher is trying to mature an impetuous though talented young pitcher. The catcher says, “You’ve got to play this game with fear and arrogance.” Trying to...

In Violence We Trust

The tragic shooting at Virginia Tech has left us numb. It is difficult to understand how such a horrific event could take place with no apparent meaning behind it. It does not appear that Seung-Hui Cho had any personal grudge against the students he killed. His act...