Filling the Void

Actor Dennis Quaid grew up in Houston, Texas. His mother made sure he went to church. Even so, his story is about filling a painful void in his life. “In my teen years,” said Quaid, “I became disillusioned with what I call ‘churchianity.’ It was the late 60’s, early...

Flooded With Emotion

The news of little girls washed away in their summer camp cabins is so horrible it defies comprehension. When the Guadalupe River in Texas rose to 26 feet in 45 minutes it swept evil over people sleeping peacefully in their beds. How do we process that? No one needs...

Converging On Truth

On his podcast, Justin Brierley has conversations with people who tell interesting stories about their spiritual journeys. It’s the story, the process that interests him more than anyone’s fame. A British chap, Mark Baldwin, was one such guest. Baldwin’s philosophy...

Sign of Intelligence

“Cool shell formation on my beach walk,” former FBI Director James Comey posted, along with a photo. The shells formed the numbers 8647 on a canvas of sand. The post kicked up some alarming chatter and got the attention of the secret service. But it’s what was NOT...

A Counter-Revolution

George Washington expressed the hopes and dreams of his fellow citizens when he delivered his first inaugural address in 1789. We have traveled a long road since then. Even so, Washington’s charge is still before us. In that speech he declared, “The foundation of our...