It’s a question in a variety of settings, from a variety of different people. I was surprised to read that a poll within the United States recently asked the very same question. The results were surprising to me. The question: is Christianity compatible with capitalism? The Public Religion Research Institute… Read More »Capitalism & Christianity
It was a curious comment. While I didn’t disagree with it, I was struck by it because it seemed out of context from anything else. The emailed comment simply said: “Finished reading a booklet … on Christianity and Islam. Very basic and does not get into a lot of issues… Read More »The Children of Abraham and the Government
We sat on the deck and enjoyed the cool air of the evening. As we sipped red wine, steaks and veggies were taken from the grill and served with a crisp salad. We laughed and told stories about the events of the last few weeks. One week after moving into… Read More »Light Bulbs and The Choices We Make
While shopping in the local grocery store, I heard a father explain to his young daughter, “We don’t buy those eggs. We buy this kind.” “What’s the difference?” the little girl asked. Her father patiently explained, “These eggs are from chickens that weren’t raised in cages. They could move around… Read More »Where’s the Humanity?
It’s something new: a new relationship, a new job, a new home, a new city, a new child, a new start, a new beginning. When we start something new, there’s excitment and anticipation. Family and friends congratulate us. They are happy for us. How wonderful! When we are in the… Read More »New Beginnings
Human beings are amazing! We have a unique capacity to move through overwhelmingly difficult circumstances and toward living in ways that are dynamic and vibrant. In the field of mental health, this ability is called resiliency. It’s an aspect of human experience that is the focus of research and discussion… Read More »Resiliency: The Movement through Death to Life
I sit with her and listen to her stories. At age 84, she’s been through a great deal. While she shares happy memories, many of the stories are tinged with hardship. Her first memory? That was walking the railroad tracks with her older sisters. She’s the youngest of eight siblings.… Read More »Lessons in Resilience
