Why I Can’t Be Vegetarian

Females are 100 percent more likely than males to be vegetarians. That is the result of an unscientific survey of the Lofgren Rosell household in Kansas City. Three female family members—a wife and two teenage daughters—all responded yes to the sole survey question:...

“Lara Croft: Tomb Raider”

With “Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life” opening July 25, some viewers will likely want to check out the original on VHS or DVD. But be forewarned: The original is a shard of common pottery, whereas the sequel is a gem. The original, based on a...

Sacred Stories of Ordinary Families

In today’s world where families face many uncertainties, what better resource is there for understanding and dealing with challenges than the stories of other families who have had similar experiences? Families with a strong faith connection and spiritual...

Is There a Prayer You Can Offer For Me?

“Is there a prayer you can offer for me?” Her question culminated our one-hour conversation and would not have been extraordinary except for the fact that she is a Muslim and I am a Christian. “I don’t know whether it is possible,” she...

A Dozen or So Resources for Smaller Churches

Those of us whose ministry is in smaller and rural churches have been blessed over the past five years by the publication of several very helpful books. Collectively, they assist in understanding the culture, processes and context of this set of churches. They also...

Don’t Buy It: Get Media Smart!

Once in a while, server space somewhere is gobbled up by a Web site that’s superior. Not just good or interesting, but superior. “Don’t Buy It: Get Media Smart!” from PBS Kids is such a site. Funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting...