All Creatures Great and Small
Christianity is not about the salvation of anything as nebulous as "the human soul," it's about the repair and reconciliation of the whole creation. All creatures great and small have a part in God's plan and a place in God's kingdom.

George Bush is a Saint

To My Valentine, The Most Beautiful Woman in the World

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The Holy Spirit: Powerful, Ever Present, But Poorly Understood
The formal, dictionary and doctrinal definitions don't help much in terms of grasping the presence and power of the Spirit in our own lives, let alone in the events that shape the world around us. Yet, without an adequate understanding of the Spirit's reality, Christianity will remain in deep trouble.

Abraham Lincoln's God
At a time when politicians tend to invoke the name of God for partisan political purposes, or "explain" various tragedies like hurricane Katrina by blaming both God and the victims, Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address offers a refreshing alternative.

Christian Baby Names Find a name for your child, whether boy or girl; a name with meaning; not just something popular.

Dr. James Melvin Washington
Historian, scholar, teacher and preacher, specializing in the work of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., and an African American spirituality that connects prophetic action with deep prayer, his books remain relevant and influential nearly ten years after his untimely death in 1997. On the eve of Dr. King's birthday, we fondly remember Washington's life and work.
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C.S. Lewis: The Chronicles of Narnia and More

A review of the movie and a life well lived.
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A Dictionary of Christian and Biblical Theology
In reading or learning about Christianity, one encounters numerous words that are not often found in common usage. There is no better way to learn what these words mean than a good dictionary of theology. Most of the words you'll need to know as you become familiar with the faith are defined here ... and probably many you won't need to know.

The Church Year: Making Time Count
There are many ways to count the passage of time. But more than marking its passage, the church year offers an extraordinary opportunity to give time meaning. Understanding how it works it one of the best ways I know of lending spiritual depth to any season of the year.