Trust, Love, and the Human Condition
“Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I go back there” (Job 1:21). This ancient wisdom sums up our solitary entry and
“Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I go back there” (Job 1:21). This ancient wisdom sums up our solitary entry and
I’m turning 40 next month. It feels like more than just another birthday. Older readers may laugh at my enthusiasm, but 40 feels momentous to
By Robin Stone The young man’s eyes danced with delight as he spoke of his bride-to-be. He recounted their early dating in high school, he
A dialogue, by one definition, can be described as a conversation between two or more persons. By necessity, an exchange of some kind must take
Sin can cheat us of the power that was infused within us. Thus deluded, we exchange the reality of tranquility, peace, happiness and joy, for
Sloth — for some of us, it’s a tree-dwelling mammal, especially the dimwitted but loveable Sid from Twentieth Century Fox’s Ice Age franchise. For others,
St. Paul tells us that love is greater than faith and hope (1 Corinthians 13:13). He also says that one could have the power to
In Matthew’s Gospel Jesus tells His disciples that He did not come to bring peace but, rather, the sword (Mt. 10:34). He tells the apostles
Just over a year ago I was still living a life of hedonism, iniquity and the nihilistic, numbing pursuit of pleasure. But I was saved
Calling on God for Help in Dealing with Others Improving our relationships with others is a work that continues throughout our lives. From the time
For a long time I have perceived myself as someone who loved to think, even if my thoughts tended to pop up at odd times.
“Friendship is born at that moment when one man says to another: \”What! You too? I thought that no one but myself . . .” –
Last year I re-read the popular novel Into the Wild for one of my graduate classes. The book confronts adventure, solitude and the search for
Have you ever prayed really hard about a decision – perhaps one involving a new job or a new relationship – and you were absolutely certain