by Jack Moline | Jun 23, 2021 | Opinion
Social scientists will tell you that every culture has its standards of personal space – that comfort zone around the body into which uninvited intrusions are unwelcome. You can search online for what any given society holds as its standard, but you yourself know how... by Dennis Bickers | Nov 5, 2015 | Opinion
Going into ministry used to be considered a life-long calling, but we see increasing numbers of people leaving the ministry well before retirement. Recent seminary graduates will leave the ministry within five years after graduation, on average. There are many reasons... by David Crosby | Sep 29, 2015 | Opinion
Razor wire is now stretched along a 110-mile Hungarian border. The razor wire protects the Christian culture of Hungary from the Muslims, according to Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Jesus is the Christ from whom the word “Christian” is derived. I doubt that... by Jerrod Hugenot | Sep 8, 2015 | Opinion
Mark 7:24-37 where Jesus is challenged by the Syrophoenician woman to provide healing is among the more challenging texts for congregations and preachers. Deeply troubling for centuries of interpreters is Jesus’ negative initial response. The woman’s... by Juan Aragon | Aug 10, 2015 | Opinion
Early followers of Jesus quickly discovered the Spirit was leading them beyond their religious, ethnic, social, economic and political limits to reach strangers with the gospel. They grasped that faithful participation in God’s mission demands self-denial,...
