Regardless of their views about the legality of abortion, most Americans think that having an abortion is a moral issue. By contrast, the public is much less likely to see other issues involving human embryos – such as stem cell research or in vitro fertilization – as a matter of morality.

My attention was immediately drawn to this news article: “Bulletproof White Boards Can Serve as Shields During School Shooting”.  What?  Do we really live in a country where our educators require body armor?  Isn’t it enough that we hardly pay them enough to live?  Now they have to put their lives on the line to […]

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:3-4  Your calling looks better in your head than in real life. Inside, safely tucked away in your synapses, the […]

It’s hard to read the comments on a YouTube video or blog post and not feeling like you’re dredging the bottom of the human experience. When you combine contrary personal opinions and anonymity, people can get awful. Christians aren’t immune … Continue reading →

THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA In ancient times cities were surrounded by walls to serve as a distinction between the cities and also to protect them from their enemies. Some walls were so thick (as around Jericho) that the occupants … Continue reading →