by John D. Pierce | Dec 12, 2023 | Feature|Opinion
Do good things that people value, and value the good people who enable you to do those things. That has been my guiding principle as editor of an evolving publishing venture during fast-changing times. Truth-telling, of course, is an encompassing part of doing what...
by Dean Johnston | Dec 12, 2023 | Feature|Opinion
I am convinced that there is nothing more important for our outward work for peace than the interior state of our hearts. This is true on any scale–from international diplomacy all the way down to the conflict zones in our own homes. You can’t create peace when your...
by Jake Maxwell | Dec 11, 2023 | Feature|Opinion
I am not at peace. The world is not at peace. And despite all the festivities, food and family, nothing about the holiday season is peace-filled. In my experience and in accordance with nearly every personal, professional and academic reference, the church is not at...
by Erin Albin Hill | Dec 11, 2023 | Feature|Opinion
I am currently teaching an elective course titled “Foundations of Social Justice” at Baylor University’s Diana R. Garland School of Social Work. The class is held for three hours each Friday. During our time together, we view social justice through the lens of faith,...
by Craig Nash | Dec 8, 2023 | Feature|Opinion
A year ago today, Brittney Griner was released from a Russian penal colony in a prisoner exchange for notorious arms dealer Victor Bout. Griner had been detained since February 17, 2022, when she was accused of having had a vape cartridge containing cannabis oil...
by Cally Chisholm | Dec 8, 2023 | Feature|Opinion
My love for Taylor Swift is no secret among my family and friends. Still, putting into words her impact on the world feels incredibly difficult. But now is an excellent time to try, as Time Magazine recently announced Swift as their 2023 Person of the Year. I gasped...
