A few weeks ago Hurricane Katrina blew through the southern part of this nation opening the door for the TV cameras to expose the helplessness of the poorest living in our midst. Just like a scab that is removed so that the...

When I read that the medieval Christian mystic, Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) recommended all followers of Jesus be “cosmic rebels,” I immediately had visions of dynamic and fearless, cape-wearing Christians with the red...

And the winds blew…and the levies did not hold…and the floods came up…and “the house on the sand” fell. 

Because my own son opted to stay in New Orleans hoping to help with the clean up after the hurricane, I watched the...

Welcome to a new school year! My wish for each one is that we will know “peace within and peace without.” This phrase, our programmatic theme for the year, means each develops an integrated faith, one that is personal and deeply...