“Possession”

It is doubtful that “Possession” will make much of a splash at the box office, even as the summer winds down. But if you are looking for something written for adults—say, a different sort of mystery, one involving history and art rather than violence and...

A Legacy of Courage

As I reflect on 9/11, like others I will remember the senseless deaths and the horror. But courage—whether it is Beamer’s “Let’s roll” or the heroics of New York’s firefighters and police—is the legacy I’ll most remember....

Not Much Has Changed Since 9/11

When a university in North Carolina asked its incoming students to read about Islam, many religious and political leaders in the state went berserk. “Why read the Koran?” they asked. “Why not read the Bible?” See what I mean? Not much has...

Train Up Children, Change the World

Teaching and training our children should be the most important priority in our efforts to secure the homeland. Our children are our most important investment in the future of our nation and our world. Children turn into adults who may give their lives to save the...

Muslims Voice Outrage After 9/11

A year after the events of 9/11, it is still the extremist Muslim most often pictured in American media. Terrorist groups like Hamas and al Qaeda are on center stage, while the peaceful, hard-working, community-oriented Muslims in places like Kansas City are largely...

Jesus, Lost in the Marketplace

The problem is not where the Gospel goes, but what form it takes. Jesus certainly did take his message to the centers of economic influence. When he got there, however, he didn’t open a booth. Rob Vaughn is a professional wrestler and a Christian. He recently...