Religion and politics seem to be ever more entwined in the American public square, with religious language being used to alternately affirm or decry stances

I was blessed with getting stuck in the great blackout of 2003; the most profound of all blackouts in American history. We were in the

To my young eyes, my father had always been a man of Abrahamic proportions: a passionate believer, ardent of heart, lithe of mind, a compelling

In our series, “Taking the Long View,” we interview senior leaders in the Reformed and Presbyterian community, asking them to reflect on their experiences and

Not long ago a well-known, highly accomplished author wrote an “op-ed”-type article in the New York Times Book Review.  Surveying the publishing landscape, this author

What is competition?  We talk about healthy competition, ensuring competition, and being a competitive person, all of which have positive connotations.  Americans, in general, see

Watching the preparations for the recent Iraqi War gave me a disturbing feeling of deja vu. The Bush Administration issued ever more dire warnings about

Listen in on a conversation between Jesus and a crowd of persistent people gathered on the shores on the Sea of Galilee. It is the