Will we finally address the racial divide?
Bullets fired deliberately at close range killed nine African-American members of Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in historic Charleston, S.C., June 17.
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
Word & Way magazine is coming
The June 18, 2015, issue of the printed Word & Way is the final one in newsprint tabloid format. As it begins its 120th year of service, Word
Joys, challenges of fatherhood
Fathers draw a lot of pleasure when they see the right decisions, character growth and responsible maturation that come in the lives of their children and they realize
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.
Celebrate — and support — grads
The spring school term has come to an end at virtually all levels.
The end of the term means different things to students at different levels.
Are we really interested in teaching the needy how to fish?
“Give a man a fish, and you’ll feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you’ve fed him for a lifetime.”
The proverb is no magic wand, of course.
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
Reflections on mothers
It is human nature to wish that Mother’s Day will be a wonderful day of gratitude and blessing for every mother and every son and daughter. Surely for most, it is that kind of day.
Organ donation a final heroic act
While many people on organ transplant waiting lists receive lifesaving or life-enhancing transplants each year, many die awaiting a transplant that tragically never comes. April is National Donate Life Month, a time when this life-critical issue is brought to the forefront each year.