BIBLE VERSE OF THE DAY:In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations, as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.” He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was as good as dead (since he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the...

　　A few weeks ago, my youngest son (age two) had sand kicked in his face at a neighborhood playground. The sand-kicker looked like he was also two or three. His mother, who looked maybe a couple of years my junior (I’m 35), was hovering nearby and immediately intervened. 　　Well, sort of. 　　She knelt down to her son’s level and said,...

　　A year after the October 7 attacks, there is much that calls for reflection: the memory of that fateful day, the surprising surge of antisemitism in the US, the nature of our strategic interests in the Middle East, and what it means to be a friend to Israel as it continues its war in Gaza. Most importantly, we should reflect...

　　The pro-Palestinian campus protests at many universities during the spring of 2024 have deepened the crisis of legitimacy facing American higher education. New Gallup polling since the protests shows a 21 percent drop in the top tier of confidence in higher education since 2015; with a super-majority of Independents, let alone Republicans, registering only some or little-to-no trust that colleges...

　　Your Spouse’s Wins Are Your Wins 　　By: Amanda Idleman 　　“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” - 1 Corinthians 13:4 　　How many times have you read this verse in the context of marriage and just skipped on past the part about love does not envy? Envy isn’t something that...

　　Weekly Overview: 　　1 Corinthians 13:13 says, “So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.”The greatest of all aspects of the Christian life is love. Love is to be at the foundation of all we do, all we are, and all we hold on to. If we focus on love and allow the...

　　Wisdom Begins with Awe 　　By Whitney Hopler 　　Bible Reading 　　“Wisdom begins with the fear of the LORD, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” – Proverbs 1:7, CEB 　　Sitting in the sanctuary of the Washington National Cathedral, I enjoyed a powerful experience of sound and light. Majestic organ music reverberated off the cathedral’s stone walls so strongly that I could feel...

　　Several years ago, political science professor Greg Weiner surveyed our political landscape and asked, “What space is left for prudence?” It’s a good question: at a time marked by major political division, when neither political party can garner an enduring majority, and after a summer punctuated by two plots on a former president’s life, the ancient virtue of prudence seems...

　　As students return to school and our anticipation for fall colors grows, many of us are putting on classic movies that fit the autumn vibes. One of those perennial favorites is Dead Poets Society, a film that has been praised by a generation of students and teachers for its rebellious defense of the humanities. But as we approach its 35th...

　　A Prayer for the Ones Who Don’t Feel Great at Anything 　　By Peyton Garland 　　Bible Reading 　　“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” - Psalm 23:6 　　Listen or Read Below 　　I masquerade embarrassing mediocrity that most might mistake for success. I can hide...

　　Even among those who largely approve of the free market system, it is often assumed that there are some bleak trade-offs. In exchange for economic efficiency, we allow for the loss of particular industries (such as manufacturing) and the job loss that this incurs. But perhaps more pressing, many worry about the fracturing of our social fabric and the deterioration...

　　Thursday, October 3, 2024 　　Seek Shelter 　　God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. (Psalm 46:1 NLT) 　　Meteorologically speaking, “times of trouble” in the summer months usually involve thunderstorms or tornadoes. When the conditions are right, the National Weather Service issues a severe thunderstorm or tornado warning that encourages people to seek shelter. 　　Spiritually...