by Holly Berkley Fletcher | May 28, 2026 | Opinion
A major point of contention between different kinds of Christians and between Christians and secular humanists is the concept of original sin. Are human beings fundamentally good or depraved? On one end of the spectrum, hardcore Calvinists believe we are “worms,”...
by Susie Hayward | Apr 23, 2026 | Opinion
Editor’s Note: Rev. Susie Hayward delivered the following remarks at Baylor University’s “All Are Neighbors” event on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Beloved, you are a beautiful sight to behold. It is a blessing to be with you and to ground ourselves in our love for...
by Justin Cox | Jan 13, 2026 | Opinion
“Does it still work, daddy?” My oldest asks this, standing beside me at the bottom of a ladder. I’ve been in the attic of my childhood home. I smell like mold and memories. Dust, grime and pink fiberglass insulation cling to me. Up there, I uncovered a...
by Mitch Randall | Dec 19, 2025 | Opinion
When the angels of the Christmas story appeared after the birth of Jesus, they announced to the shepherds, “Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the...
by Grace Ji-Sun Kim | Dec 3, 2025 | Opinion
When I saw the word “Advent” as a child, my heart instinctively read “adventure.” The Advent season has always stirred in me a sense of anticipation, as though something wondrous, transformative, and deeply holy is just beyond the horizon. As a child, I thought it was...
