Archives > October 2010

Tweeting a shibboleth gospel

Tweeting a shibboleth gospel

Religion |  I need a Twitter-gospel break. The new trend of provocatively restating "the gospel" on Twitter may be inadvertently keeping Christians on spiritual milk.

The least of these

The least of these

Religion |  The "conversation" between the evangelical left and right is heating up as President Obama, the left's champion, sinks in the polls and his legislative…

When a parent grieves

When a parent grieves

Supreme Court |  The high court shows empathy in trying to untangle the free speech issues surrounding Westboro Baptist's funeral protests

Finding joy in <em>Secretariat</em>

Finding joy in Secretariat

Movies |  How the man behind the movie and the woman behind the horse followed God's calling

Total motion release

Faith & Inspiration |  My elderly friend had a bad right shoulder and it was treated in an unusual way. His therapists recommended something counterintuitive: Rather than have Wes…

<em>Secretariat</em> to the rescue

Secretariat to the rescue

Entertainment |  In 1977, things were similarly gloomy. The misery index under President Jimmy Carter reflected the mood of many Americans. The president would come to speak…

Retreat and reset

Faith & Inspiration |  I enjoy retreats and conferences. Last year I got to go to the L'Abri Conference in Rochester, Minn., and later this month I will attend the Relevant…

Don't forget Obamacare
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Don't forget Obamacare

Q&A |  Possible presidential candidate Rick Santorum says America's future depends on stopping disastrous healthcare overhaul

Politics of health
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Politics of health

Politics |  The known costs plus the unknowns put clinics in jeopardy in the communities Obamacare was supposed to help

A precipice up ahead
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A precipice up ahead

As differences harden, politics becomes a choice between solid ground and empty air

Time for a bargain
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Time for a bargain

Books |  Author offers a useful reexamination of race and drugs in America

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Notable books

Notable Books |  Four books about God and suffering reviewed by Susan Olasky

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