by Barry Howard | Dec 19, 2017 | Opinion
The quest for peace is universal, whether it be peace in our land or peace in our soul. As a nation, the U.S. is weary of terrorist threats, campus shootings, human trafficking, schoolyard bullying, workplace conflict, family fragmentation, political turmoil and...
by Colin Harris | Dec 18, 2017 | Opinion
The Advent season of anticipation invites us to see four common features of our human experience through a deeper and longer lens. Hope becomes more than an optimistic expectation of good circumstances and is rooted in a deeper trust in the one who promises to be...
by Joel Snider | Dec 18, 2017 | Opinion
When we were small children, the future was simply tomorrow. While it seemed distant, it was only a good night’s sleep away. Later, the future turned into dreams: What will you be when you grow up? The future felt like it was eons away but beckoned us with...
by Jeni Martin Johnson | Dec 18, 2017 | Opinion
The Christmas season is filled with beautiful pictures of love, grace, peace and hope. I especially love seeing all the nativities on display. What could be more beautiful than a mother holding her newborn? As I reflect on the Christmas Scriptures, I’m reminded...
by John D. Pierce | Dec 15, 2017 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Here’s a new game: Whenever someone posts a sensible political affirmation, guess how many responses it will take before an incredulous person drops the “baby killer” line into the comment stream. It has happened a lot recently following the special...
by Ron Rolheiser | Dec 15, 2017 | Opinion
Jesus tells us that in the end we will be judged on how we dealt with the poor in our lives, but there are already dangers now, in this life, in not reaching out to the poor. Here’s how Bryan Stevenson, in his book, “Just Mercy,” teases out that...
