Responding to the Unrest in Baltimore

by | Apr 30, 2015 | Opinion

I am tired of all of the uproar and unrest in Baltimore. I understand how layer upon layer of unaddressed injustice over time can make people frustrated enough to behave irrationally. Sustained neglect to this degree is easier to dismiss or keep on the periphery of...

Time to Exercise a Theology of Physical Fitness

by | Apr 11, 2014 | Opinion

Standing on the opposite side of what early Christians called “acedia” or sloth is the workaholic whose mind at the very least, and body often move compulsively. They function differently and, therefore, have unique individual and societal impacts, but, in...

Being Too Wired Fractures Us from God, Neighbors

by | Mar 11, 2014 | Opinion

Texting while driving is now the leading cause of death for teen drivers. People also text so much that it has been linked to sleep problems, and there are new laws being passed in certain states that prohibit hand-held cell phone use while driving. Clearly, we have...