by Christina Embree | May 3, 2016 | Opinion
Social media is too often used as an avenue to shame, dishonor and ridicule people – even by Christians. Our kids deserve better examples from us of what it means to be in this world but not of it. As I scrolled down through my Facebook feed recently, my heart...
by Jerrod Hugenot | May 2, 2016 | Opinion
It was a beautiful night under the stars. A group of us stood at a place overlooking the city of Budapest in Hungary. Our host, a local Baptist minister, took our Ottawa University choir group on a tour of the city, regaling us with stories and a wonderful meal. You...
by Martin Marty (The Martin Marty Center: Sightings) | May 2, 2016 | Opinion
No writer about religion has reason to complain that too little has been happening in “the world of religion.” Daily as we do our “sighting,” we find scores of items in international and domestic affairs that deal explicitly with...
by Ashley al-Saliby | Apr 29, 2016 | Opinion
Western fears about Islam and Muslims seem to be surging again, and there are political and religious leaders quick to point to anecdotes or news clips that only further incite tensions and hostility. They emphasize horror stories and brutal tragedies that can affirm...
by Douglas Smith | Apr 29, 2016 | Opinion
I walked out of prison more resilient than I was at intake, a miracle considering the harsh nature of prison. At intake, I was completely defeated. My addiction had progressed to criminality, and everything in my life that had any value to me was stripped away. I was...
by Glen Marshall | Apr 28, 2016 | Opinion
Evangelism is “goodnewsing” – getting on with life in such a way that people have a chance to discover Jesus for themselves. It involves being, doing and speaking, which should always be held together. It is an essential aspect of Christian...
