He was a giant in my church, both spiritually and physically. He stood astride the 20th Century like few church people ever imagined being possible. His name was …
Recently it has become apparent to me that the words “silence” or “silent” are being used in a unique way in the public arena. These words seem to …
Sometimes my lecturing career brings me in touch with some absolutely remarkable people. In Salem, Oregon I lectured recently at Willamette University, a …
The Christian Faith was born in the experience that we have come to call Easter. It was this Easter experience that invested Jesus with a sense of ultimacy. …
As the season of Easter dawns in the Christian world, two figures take center stage in the liturgical drama. One is Jesus of Nazareth, who came to be …
One of the primary personalities of the Easter story is Judas Iscariot, the anti-hero of the Christian Gospel. Judas has traditionally been painted in dark and sinister colors. …
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Another question and answer column! The response to doing this periodically was very strong. There is, however, another …
This much loved and impressive university has orange and black for its school colors. Its athletic teams are called “the Tigers.” Princeton, you …
It became clear when I listened to Bill O’Reilly interview Democratic Congressman Charles Rangel of New York. The irrationality of the war with Iraq …