The aging of grief
Late January marked the 46th anniversary of the death of my 16-year-old brother, Dennis, in a car accident. Forty-six years. If you think all of the grief
A Conscience for Automobiles?
In Mississippi, where I spent my teenage years, one can acquire a driver's license at the age of 15. Despite its legality, my father thought I should not get a license until I was 16. It was a long year.
The Incarnation matters all year
Not very many weeks ago, many of us sang the words of Charles Wesley’s familiar Christmas carol, “Veiled in flesh, the Godhead see, Hail
Learning from faith’s circumference
My acting experience is pretty limited. Besides a couple of high school plays, my only claim to fame is the role of a wise man during Maple
World religions, up close and personal
Remember when studies of world religions were abstract and theoretical? No more. The world has come to us. And it is messier than we imagined.
Yes, correcting your pastor’s sermon errors is appropriate
I misspoke in one of my recent sermons. I know. You’re not surprised that a preacher flubbed up. You’re only surprised that said preacher would admit it!
How about some new metrics?
An old Sunday School register hangs on the wall in my church office. As much nostalgia as that register generates, many of us are beginning to
Where’s Barnabas?
One of my favorite scenes from the movie “Christmas Vacation” has Clark Griswold standing in his front yard with wife, children, parents and in-laws.
All things bright and beautiful
Let’s face it. For most of us, beauty has never been at the top of our “most important doctrines” list. Perhaps we should reconsider. But let’s remember that
Suicide: many questions, few answers
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Doyle Sager[/caption]Springtime —- a season of hope, right? Not for everyone. According to studies, more suicides occur in the warm, sunny days of spring and early