Some Things Stay the Same

P.S. Your father says inflation hasn't ruined everything. A dime can still be used as a screwdriver.

I love you,

Mom

Meeting God in Odd Places

I need to be continually sensitive to the surprising places where God can meet me.

Religion and Change

If your religion does not change you, then you should change your religion.

A Social Researcher's Faith

[O]nly a fool would argue that the church should change its doctrine to keep up with the times. One does not arrive at moral judgments by counting noses. ...

From Morality to "Ethics"

How do we create symbolic virtue? We take the standards of morality that we have inherited from past generations. Then we "drain" away the idea ...

Truth on the Block

The supplanting of sound values by the world's methods of popularity and success may be clouding the influence of the Bible upon our writing. This ...

What Price Progress?

We live in a time of unprecedented discoveries, many of which tend to make life longer and living more comfortable and enjoyable. But with change and ...

Not Mere Child's Play

In its early stages, science seemed at odds with religion; but this was merely a token of its immaturity. The more familiar story is that of scientists ...

Relationship Evangelism

The Oakland, California, police force recently unveiled its first "lowrider" police car. The vehicle has the standard logo, lights, and siren, ...

Life Is Adjustment

What is life if not adjustment--to different times, to our changing circumstances, and to each other?