It’s been a rough couple of weeks for the cause of good rhetoric: two national conventions with a wearying parade…
Debra RienstraSeptember 8, 2012
I wanted to talk about figs today. Specifically, the figs in my yard. Or rather, in the church yard. That…
Thomas GoodhartSeptember 6, 2012
I’m wired to care about politics. Growing up, my parents taught us how to talk about religion and politics. My…
Jes KastSeptember 5, 2012
Christians aren’t supposed to be proud persons. Pride is a sin. That’s why many people I know—even when they are…
Scott HoezeeSeptember 4, 2012
There is a dispute whether it was Peter McGuire of the Brotherhood of Carpenters or Matthew Maguire of the International…
Jeff MunroeSeptember 3, 2012
I've been humming this song all week long. Actually, I've just been humming the chorus - I admit, I don't…
Jason LiefSeptember 1, 2012
Just back from Paris, where I conferenced for a couple days and walked around for a couple more. Two sights…
James BrattAugust 30, 2012
Seven years ago hurricane Katrina began its devastating assault on New Orleans. Yesterday tropical storm Isaac (downgraded from a hurricane)…
Theresa LatiniAugust 30, 2012
Here’s the thing: I was a very big fan of Lost, but I also knew were I ever in…
Jennifer L. HolbergAugust 29, 2012
