When I was a sophomore in college, I took an introductory course on the koine dialect of ancient Greek with a brilliant but ruthless professor. … Read More ›
Tag: religion
Have you ever flung yourself on the couch after a long day at work and screamed to the ceiling, “What is it all for?!” Does … Read More ›
Following the events in Orlando earlier this month, the news and social media networks erupted with a sadly predictable response. The airwaves filled with pundits … Read More ›
It was about 10 o’clock at night. Some friends were graciously giving me a ride home from my church’s small group so I didn’t have to take … Read More ›
During roughly the past decade, the so-called “War on Christmas” has made great strides in forcing people to wish everyone “Happy Holidays” rather than “Merry … Read More ›
My senior year of high school, I wrote a letter to the administrator, who was also a pastor. Our teachers tell us to ‘think, don’t … Read More ›
One week ago President Obama spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. His speech has already occasioned many responses. Presuming to add to the heap, … Read More ›
Thomas Merton tried his hand at writing from his college years on, but his books were never publishable until he wrote the account of his … Read More ›
Let no one think that it is a coincidence when terrorists attack the United States on September 11th. We say we will never forget, and … Read More ›