by Robert Parham | Oct 22, 2014 | Opinion
War-making and money-making are “morally dangerous” engagements. As the Christian faith developed Just War principles to guide governments and soldiers, we need Just Money principles to guide governments and financial traders – and bankers. That’s an...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Oct 21, 2014 | Opinion
The ongoing flap over Houston’s mayor subpoenaing sermons from five pastors who were instrumental in promoting opposition to the city’s new anti-discrimination ordinance has raised questions as well as eyebrows, not to mention gasps of disbelief. The flap...
by Terry Austin | Oct 21, 2014 | Opinion
The recent death of a good friend, Omer Ritchie, saddened everyone in our little church. Omer provided a powerful demonstration of how Christians can love one another in spite of theological differences. Reflecting on this unique relationship exposes some truths that...
by Griff Martin | Oct 20, 2014 | Opinion
My best friend was married two years ago, and I had the honor of delivering the homily. When it came time to the rehearsal dinner speech, I spoke “off the cuff,” ending my speech by saying, “I thought that when one grew up, a best friend was no...
by Danny Chisholm | Oct 20, 2014 | Opinion
Social media is having a field day, and rightfully so. Annise Parker, mayor of Houston, Texas, has decided to pressure a handful of pastors who are vocal in their disagreement of a new ordinance, which adds sexual orientation to the list of protections against...
by Ron Rolheiser | Oct 17, 2014 | Opinion
It’s not only love that makes the world go round. Resentment, too, is prominent in stirring the drink. In so many ways, our world is drowning in resentment. Everywhere you look, it seems, someone is bitter about something and breathing out resentment. What is...
