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shalom

Posted by winn collier on September 1st, 2010 | 3 responses
One of my neighbors, who was born in Tibet, has taught me the traditional Tibetan greeting, “Tashi Delek.” Whenever I meet him, no matter the time of day, I see his gregarious smile and hear, “Tashi... read more »

healing confession

Posted by marvin williams on August 23rd, 2010 | 13 responses
In 2006, confession of sin became an artistic expression. Two artists, Laura Barnett and Sandra Spannan, created an exhibit in a storefront in Manhattan, which allowed passersby to confess their sins.... read more »

uncovered

Posted by winn collier on August 13th, 2010 | 5 responses
I remember how nervous he was, how fearful. Our friend came in and sat on our couch. He had something to tell us, but he couldn’t get the words out. He carried a weight he had held alone, a... read more »

coyote wild

Posted by jennifer benson schuldt on August 12th, 2010 | 8 responses
I live in a neighborhood where people mow their lawns, plant flowers, and clean up after their dogs. But sometimes at night, we hear eerie noises. I’m not talking about the neighbor’s beagle yelping... read more »

justice

Posted by winn collier on August 2nd, 2010 | 3 responses
Two of my neighbors, Eugene and Lorraine Williams, have lived a story we all need to hear. Back in 1958, they bought a house on Ridge Street, and the welcome from their white neighbors wasn’t exactly... read more »

cleansing

Posted by marvin williams on July 21st, 2010 | 8 responses
Every 12 years, millions of Hindus flock to Allahabad, India, to take a dip in the Ganges River. Scores get hurt as bathers rush to the water. The solution: purification by proxy. A popular Web site, webdunia.com,... read more »

overcoming spiritual failure

Posted by marvin williams on July 10th, 2010 | 7 responses
One of the dangers of past successes is that it can lead to complacency. Positive outcomes are exciting, but they can make us feel overconfident, overly optimistic, and in control. Soon we’re humbled... read more »

fooling ourselves

Posted by poh fang chia on July 2nd, 2010 | no responses
Almost 30 years ago, according to a magazine story, an unusual work of modern art was put on display—a chair attached to a shotgun. It was to be interacted with by sitting in the chair and looking directly... read more »

even in the dark

Posted by winn collier on June 29th, 2010 | 7 responses
Joining the rash of reality television shows in the United States, Dating in the Dark hit the airwaves last summer. Each week, three guys and three girls got together for a week of dates—in... read more »

the slippery slope of sin

Posted by mike wittmer on June 14th, 2010 | 7 responses
My friend had been a loving mother who put her Bible degree to good use by teaching Sunday school and participating in several Bible studies. But last month she informed her husband that she recently had... read more »
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