Faith and Politics: Entering Another Political Season

Surfing through TV channels last night, I came across a debate of potential GOP candidates on CNN. The national election is on the way…whether we are ready for it or not. Over the next year and a half, our 24-7 news coverage will make sure we can observe every candidate appearance – and not just […]

Is Facebook a lifeline to Community or an escape from it?

It was well after the Academy Awards that I sat down to watch The Social Network. The movie portrayed computer programming genius Mark Zuckerberg as a rather unlikable character that was driven by his longing for acceptance to create this new online platform for connection. It is remarkable to think about the powerful role his […]

Unfinished Ink: Judgement is the Easy Way Out

As my wife and I were leaving a local clothing store the other evening, I noticed something curious. The clerk was very business-like and to the point, speaking in a tired drawl that clearly intimated weariness at the end of a long day of retail customer service. I’ll spare you the details of our entire […]