by Colin Harris | May 24, 2016 | Opinion
Sometime in every election cycle I feel a need to stop by with an old friend named Jeremiah for a reality check. He has some experience with the challenges inherent in the complexities of religious faith and political life. We had a good visit. He listened patiently...
by Matt Sapp | May 23, 2016 | Opinion
“It’s A Wonderful Life” opens with a conversation between God, St. Peter and Clarence, angel second-class. Clarence is about to get his big chance as a guardian angel, and upon hearing that his charge, George Bailey, is in desperate need of his...
by Tony W. Cartledge | May 21, 2016 | Opinion
A cruise through Greek islands of the Aegean Sea sounds like an idyllic and restful way to spend a few days, right? Idyllic, yes. Restful, no – not if you’re traveling with a study tour intent on learning as much as you can in a short period of time. Pilgrims...
by John D. Pierce | May 20, 2016 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Unless a new employee has come to work, there is no need for me to verbalize my breakfast order. I’m a regular. My arrival signals the slicing of a whole grain bagel to be passed down to the panini maker — and the presentation of a coffee cup....
by Roger Olson | May 20, 2016 | Opinion
Many churches of all denominations send their people, usually young people (but not always), on “mission trips” to work and witness in a different culture from their own. Often (but not always) such one- to two-week excursions aim at a place far from home...
by Rick Love | May 20, 2016 | Opinion
The alienation between many Americans and Muslims worldwide is based primarily on fear and not facts. American mainstream media, and all too often Christians, view Muslims – all Muslims – as evil extremists who want to do us harm. Muslims equal...
