by Scott Culpepper Growing up in a traditional rural Baptist congregation, I was introduced at an early age to many nineteenth century hymns. One standard

I love my family. Like many families we don’t all agree. On most social issues we see things differently. It didn’t always use to be that

The headline on CNN Monday morning was “Campaign in Limbo” and reflected on the fact that although two weeks remain in this never-ending presidential election–and

I’ve noticed that there seems to be a different set of rules that apply to women who happen to be visibly pregnant. People feel free

by Randy Lubbers Disgusting, both inside and out. If you take a look at her, she’s a slob. Bimbo. Miss Piggy. Such a nasty woman.                   

by Thomas A. Boogaart I have always loved running. As a boy I ran up and down Lyon Street in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on my

This past Wednesday my good friend Andy Root from Luther Seminary led a workshop for youth leaders on the topic of “Science and Youth Ministry”.

(Photo: flickr user Rolands Lakis) By Kate Kooyman When I was a kid, my aunt was babysitting me while my parents went out of town.

One of my colleagues regularly keeps a commonplace book. Commonplace books have a long and interesting history, but they are basically just personal compilations of