It’s all very educational. I have learned a lot about British life. For instance, the murder rate in small towns in England is disturbingly high.

For apprentice musicians like me, the evening service served as the minor leagues. You could secure your debut slot for “special music” at the evening

Sitting in a dark theater for a couple hours watching a movie that has nothing to do with our current troubles served as a welcome

In a world threatened by drought, fire, and soil erosion both literal and metaphorical, we are working together here to create a healthier ecosystem of

“Ha ha. Anyway, I’m OK. Actually, I’m in a better place now, you know? Having ‘Angel At Large’ status for a while isn’t so bad.”

I was right on top of her, taking down the platform feeder, when I finally noticed the tiny chickadee struggling frantically. She was caught in

If we think of the church as a garden—or maybe a vineyard, to be more in keeping with Jesus’ kingdom parables—that would suggest that we

We can attempt to answer that question any number of ways, but sociology can offer some helpful insights. I read Notre Dame sociologist Christian Smith’s

One way or another, probably all of us are pondering the possibility of hope these days. Some days we “feel” hope, some days we “do”