by Kayelee Arensman | May 25, 2023 | Feature-, Opinion
Christians live in both an already and a not yet space. Followers of Jesus are a part of the pilgrimage not yet completed by a new heaven and new earth; but we also are already a part of the coming kingdom of God. How does this impact how we view our call to witness...
by Randall Balmer | May 11, 2023 | Feature-, Opinion
I recently completed three-plus years of off-and-on (mostly on) supply work at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Española, New Mexico. The end came rather suddenly; for a variety of reasons, we relocated on short notice, so what had been a 30-minute commute each way...
by Monty Self | May 4, 2023 | Feature-, Opinion
Mental health struggles are increasing across the U.S., continuing a decade-long trend. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in five U.S. adults suffered from mental illness in 2021. Most striking is that at least half of U.S. adolescents suffered...
by Peggy Haymes | Apr 24, 2023 | Feature-, Opinion
As you get in line for the amusement park ride, there’s a sign. It may be a cutout yardstick, but just as often, it’s a child or animal (depending on the park) holding out a hand: “You must be this tall to ride this ride.” I’ve felt that way through the years as I’ve...
by John D. Pierce | Mar 21, 2023 | Feature, Opinion
It is amazing how comfortable so many people have become with the embrace of untruths. Including, in large numbers, those who profess to be Christians. This is not a matter of misunderstanding. It is an intentional choice about where to put one’s stake in the ground....
