by John D. Pierce | Sep 5, 2023 | Feature|Opinion
It’s not a new idea: We reap what we sow. At least as old as the writing of Galatians 6:7, it is a timeless principle. When it comes to the relationship between hostile rhetoric and violent wrongdoings, the early apostle’s words provide a better perspective than...
by Michael Chancellor | Sep 1, 2023 | Feature|Opinion
September is Suicide Awareness Month. Suicides in the United States hit a record high last year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s an estimated increase of three percent compared to 2021. This is troubling for several reasons. Behind...
by Joshua Houston | Sep 1, 2023 | Feature|Opinion
What is a public school chaplain? Texas school children may soon find out. In 2023, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 763, which gives public school districts the option to hire religiously affiliated chaplains. However, the bill provides no definition, job...
by Mitch Randall | Aug 31, 2023 | Feature|Opinion
In 1873, German philologist Lorenz Diefenbach published a novel, “Arbeit Macht Frei.” The phrase translates to “Work Will Set You Free.” While the 19th-century novel tells the story of gamblers and fraudsters finding virtue through labor, the phrase was adapted by the...
by Wendell Griffen | Aug 31, 2023 | Feature|Opinion
Maina Mwaura recently wrote an article about Cornel West’s campaign to become President of the United States. If you haven’t already read it, I invite you to do so. After you’ve read the article, will you share it? Will you invite others to think aloud with you...
by Erin Phelps | Aug 30, 2023 | Feature|Opinion
More than just a blockbuster movie, “Barbie” is a piece of art that reflects on the story of Jesus. Throughout the movie, Barbie is a bright pink feminine version of the incarnate Christ. I took a systematic theology course in seminary during which my professor...
