Greatness is tied to goodness. by Mary Ann Diorio, Ph.D. If moral turbulence could be measured on the Richter scale, then the “soulquake” currently taking place in our country would warrant a solid ten. Although many factors have contributed to this moral shaking, at the core of it lies a radical failure in character….
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The End of the War
by Robert B. Robeson I had 30 seconds to make a life-or-death decision. And I made the wrong choice. How can I describe how it feels to know you have caused someone’s death — though you did so mistakenly? The work of war Da Nang, South Vietnam. Early 1970. It had been a typical…
Release From a Whitewashed Tomb
From good works to God’s grace. by Virginia W. Gasper Thirty years ago, l looked pretty good on the outside, if I say so myself. Unlike many who become Christians, leaving a life of worldly degradation, I spent my entire adult life trying to be a “good Christian.” I woke each morning determined to…
Stopping the Show
From merely surviving to thriving by design. by Karla Kassebaum I’m a grown-up PK. A preacher’s kid. You know, one of those kids who perform at church like an acrobat in a circus — all eyes waiting for me to slip, miss a bar, or lose my grip, and fall right on my face….
Please Stand By
Marissa Hallare-Leinart Sweat cascaded from my armpits like a waterfall as I heard the director’s voice in my ear monitor. “Marissa, we’re still not getting a video signal,” he said casually. “You’re our lead story, so be ready no matter what happens.” Think about what to say, I tried to tell myself. But…
Reality TV: Who Has the Final Say
What a wise man says about a TV fad. by Dena J. Dyer The October 20, 2001, issue of TV Guide reported that, mainly due to the September 11 terrorist attacks, “reality” television just might be on its way out. Americans now have a new reality — terrorism, war, bombings, strip searches — to…
Living with a Sense of Direction
Pointing the right way in society’s drift. by Carl Phillips We like to think the world today is vastly different from the world of 2,000 years ago, when Pontius Pilate publicly washed his hands of the fate of a Man condemned for heresy by the religious leaders of His time. Today we have countries…
My Weakness, His Strength
Without Christ’s help, inner battles with the naturalself can destroy the Spirit-filled soul. by Chuck Pfeiffer I’ll call her Crystal. All you have to do is mention her name to any male member of the gym, and his eyes will roll. With long, blonde hair in a pony tail, a perfectly tanned body scantily…
He Must Increase
Gaining a proper perspective of life in the midst of its stress. by Trey Graham Life is full of questions. Some seek facts, others seek wisdom: What makes life worthwhile? How can I find fulfillment in life? Why do I feel so empty when my calendar is so full? God, why am I so…
Important Eternally!
Who we really are in the eyes of God. by John Alexanderson Old photographs of faces cloaked in somber dress, high collars, and stiff poses can estrange our modern eyes. When viewed closely, however, they usually reveal folks who look startlingly contemporary. I love to imagine myself next to the person or group in…