When Does a Child Becomes a Person?

Few matters of moral significance are as culturally explosive as the care of unborn children. It is difficult to enter the public conversation in ways that do not inflame passions or invite accusations. But the introduction of fetal homicide bills around the country...

Christians and the Creation

If the Creation story describes humanity’s appointment as steward of the earth’s resources, then as caretakers, humans are called to protect, preserve and safeguard those resources so that all can benefit and enjoy its fruits. Creation as gift means that...

Beating Burnout

Feeling a little burned out? You might want to get a group of friends together and bang on some drums. It seems to help, according to a recent study involving some long-term care workers. Employees at the Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community in Meadville,...

The Best Films of 2003

Next Sunday the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will recognize achievements in filmmaking by passing out awards—Oscars—to the films it chooses as the best in one of the many categories it honors. So, with those prestigious awards looming on the horizon,...

Valentines in a Small Church

Many small rural churches hosted Valentine/Sweetheart events during February. Jackie and I were invited to several and attended the one at Arbor Springs Baptist Church in Reform, Ala. It was a carry-in dinner with all of the wonderful foods for which Arbor Springs is...