by Keith Herron | Apr 2, 2002 | Opinion
Every time I read something wise or wonderful and see that it was written by “Anonymous,” I cringe. It’s often a cop-out for not finding and crediting the person who actually wrote the piece. The most flagrant example occurs with the “Serenity...
by Ben Leslie | Apr 1, 2002 | Opinion
The resurgence of interest in spiritual practices signifies renewal in the church. But as Augustine recognized centuries ago, there is no value so good that it escapes the possibility of its own distortion. Spiritual practices have enjoyed a heightened appreciation...
by Dave Russell | Apr 1, 2002 | Opinion
One would be hard-pressed to find a subject more central to the spirituality of modern life than ambition. Look at the newspaper: The front page reports that efforts to protect incumbents in redistricting will make less than 10 percent of U.S. House races competitive;...
by Paul Schrag | Mar 29, 2002 | Opinion
My family helped me with an experiment. I read some Bible verses and asked if they had anything in common. After about half a dozen verses, our 8-year-old daughter, Abigail, said, “They’re all about boys and men.” Apparently, they were. The verses...
by Carol Ann Vaughn | Mar 29, 2002 | Opinion
Transformational leadership does not see results overnight. This may be one of the most frustrating aspects of any activism. How does one remain optimistically focused on a goal in the face of strongly rooted obstacles and unanticipated challenges? In her books...
by Barry Howard | Mar 29, 2002 | Opinion
Christmas is always on Dec. 25. Why isn’t Easter on the same date every year? Some years, Easter comes in late March when the weather is still wintry. Other years, Easter comes in late April after the redbuds, dogwoods and azaleas have begun to bloom. Why does...
