As we enter the holiest week of the church year, our country has witnessed two controversial dramas unfold that demonstrate how divided we are and continue to be as a nation and as a society. On February 26, 2012, an unarmed 17-year old African-American male wearing a hooded sweatshirt was shot to death in aContinueContinue reading “Holy Week, Hoodies, and Health Care”
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Reflections on Chardon
By the time a child reaches the age of 18, he or she will witness 200,000 acts of violence, including 40,000 murders. That is the cumulative result of watching an average 25 hours of television a week. Is it any wonder then, that aggressive and violent behavior is a more characteristic trait in today’s teens?ContinueContinue reading “Reflections on Chardon”
Oh No, Not Another Opinion on Jeremy Lin!
You don’t have to be a professional basketball fan to recognize the name Jeremy Lin. But in case you don’t, let me introduce you. Jeremy Lin is a point guard for the New York Knicks, a team that has won its share of championships, but in recent years one of the more mediocre teams inContinueContinue reading “Oh No, Not Another Opinion on Jeremy Lin!”
Walking Together in Faith 