Finals Week ushers in mixed emotions. Concern about exam performance is normal. Graduation at the end of the week is so close for some they can smell it. We’ve looked forward to Summer for so…
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Practical Philosophy
When was the last time you got really excited about a book? For me, it was a couple of weeks ago. I saw a review of a book called The Socrates Express: In Search of…
Transformative Work
It’s been rumored the devil works in the fashion industry… and wears Prada. I’ve been known to screen the film The Devil Wears Prada in my organizational behavior class. The movie centers on a recent…
Global Missions: A Pilgrimage, not a “World Race”
During recent years I have witnessed several young adults (usually recent college graduates) embark on a journey called “The World Race” which the organization self-describes as an “11 country, 11-month mission trip to share the…
What God Is Not
When I was in seminary, I received a book from friends who later served as missionaries in Africa. The title itself spoke to me: God Is No Fool. Wow. Let’s say this appeared on a quiz…
Be an Encouragement!
Whom can you bless today? In our busy lives, we are sometimes able to glean encouragement from something we read. An encouraging word can come from any source, such as this quote: “Today will never…
Joy and Sorrow
Death is Not Distant In recent days, the state of Texas and the nation have come together to grieve the tragic death of Harrison Brown. Harrison was the victim of a random stabbing on the…
Why Give Up Control?
My mom likes to tell a story about my older brother on his first day of kindergarten. She woke him up early on this monumental first day of school, got him dressed, and made breakfast….
How Good is Your God Connection?
Have you ever had an appliance that wouldn’t work properly? You call the repair man to fix it. Perhaps it takes several repair visits along with a financial burden before it’s fixed. Sometimes as human…
7 Ways to Maximize Your Bible Reading
The History Channel’s recent series, The Bible, was an instant success. Its spin-off, the epic movie, The Son of God, hit the box offices big time. People clearly take an interest in the Bible. So…