by Molly T. Marshall | Jun 16, 2020 | Opinion
People are on the move all over the world, and it is rarely for a good reason. Usually, it has to do with some combination of the following: political insurgence, famine, outbreaks of disease, economic depletion and ethnic unrest. Recent studies estimate more than 70...
by Molly T. Marshall | Feb 25, 2020 | Opinion
On Wednesday, we join the larger church in imposing ashes that signal our repentance, frailty and mortality. This season in the Christian year is all about realism and renewal as we bring our lives before God for examination and deepened relationship. Welcoming a holy...
by Molly T. Marshall | Dec 23, 2019 | Opinion
One of my guilty pleasures is satellite radio, and in this holy season it ensures that I do not have to listen to “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” “Jingle Bell Rock” and “The Christmas Song” ad nauseum. I can actually listen to some sacred music, which I did on a...
by Molly T. Marshall | Aug 1, 2019 | Christian Nationalism, Opinion
Nothing widens an American’s self-understanding like learning how our nation is seen by other parts of the world. I remember several trips to Myanmar (formerly Burma) prior to the 2016 election and the acute interest in its outcome. Both Secretary Clinton and...
by Molly T. Marshall | Jul 25, 2019 | Opinion
Of perennial interest to expecting parents, grandparents and other interested parties is the list of most popular baby names. It is interesting to review the top 50 for girls and boys and see the shifting conventions as well as ethnic influence. Biblical names remain...
