by Richard Schweissing | Feb 6, 2018 | Opinion
I come from a family of refugees. My grandfather fled Germany in pre-World War I to escape the political oppression of Kaiser Wilhelm’s Germany. The family came after the war, sponsored by my grandfather and after losing a younger brother to malnutrition. My...
by Joe LaGuardia | Feb 6, 2018 | Opinion
The long expanse of ministry in which you are pursuing an idea or program that you were excited about starting a while ago – what I call “The Middle” – is rarely addressed at the conferences or meetings I attend. No one ever addresses how to...
by John D. Pierce | Feb 5, 2018 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce For decades musician Ken Medema has moved audiences toward meaningful worship, thoughtful reflection and a lived-out faith with a wide embrace. His music comforts the weary while challenging the self-satisfaction of a too-comfortable faith. Year...
by Joao Chaves | Feb 5, 2018 | Opinion
The animated movie “The Boxtrolls” offers insight into the ongoing U.S. debates over immigration. I watched the film, which is based on the novel, “Here Be Monsters,” by Allan Snow, some time ago with these immigration battles in mind. I could...
by Christina Embree | Feb 5, 2018 | Opinion
It’s become so easy in our society to spread hate. The rise of the meme has been an interesting phenomenon. This past year, it has become something that has caused me deep concern. For the uninitiated, memes are pictures or short videos that have words overlaid...
by Mitch Randall | Feb 2, 2018 | Opinion
We must never be so naive in our hope for solidarity that we neglect to identify and correct our problems. So, while yesterday’s editorial concentrated on hope found within the divided union, today we shift gears to honestly and genuinely address concerns....
