by Kyndall Rae Rothaus | May 6, 2019 | Opinion
“Are you related to Blake Rothaus?” The question came unexpectedly from a stranger who approached my dad at a restaurant. I think the whole family was a bit taken aback since Blake had died 30 years ago in 1988. “He was my brother,” my dad replied. The stranger...
by Jon Kuhrt | May 6, 2019 | Opinion
I saw these words on a wall of a center for homeless people I visited recently: “If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.” I think they display a realism and wisdom that is helpful for everyone seeking to help people in need. The center helps people with...
by Ron Rolheiser | May 3, 2019 | Opinion
Where should we be casting our eyes? Upward, downward or just on the road that we’re walking? Well, there are different kinds of spiritualities: Spiritualities of the Ascent, Spiritualities of the Descent, and Spiritualities of Maintenance, and each is important....
by M. Imad Damaj | May 3, 2019 | Opinion
Editor’s note: This article first appeared on Aug. 26, 2009. At the time of publication, Damaj was president of the Virginia Muslim Coalition for Public Affairs and served on the board of Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy and Richmond Habitat for Humanity....
by Mitch Randall | May 2, 2019 | Opinion
A 19-year-old man walked into Chabad of Poway Synagogue in Valle Verde Park, California, last week and opened fire on worshippers. The gunman killed 60-year-old Lori Kaye and injured three others. Prior to this heinous act of violence, he posted an anti-Semitic...
by Dennis Bickers | May 2, 2019 | Opinion
Many bivocational ministers face a major challenge trying to meet the expectations of the congregation. Most churches have a job description for the pastor, and most pastors do not get into trouble because they do not fulfill that job description. They get in trouble...
