I'm not trying to place blame, but I grew up in a non-denominational church that did not follow the liturgical calendar, so it was not until I reached adulthood that I learned to appreciate many of the traditio...

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said that we—His followers—are the light of the world and that by shining our lights for others they will see our good works and praise the Father in heaven (Matthe...

Being an overworked and underpaid high school English teacher, I put an ad on Craigslist offering my services as a tutor to make a little extra cash. Shortly thereafter I began tutoring a ninth grade girl origi...

God has been getting a lot of attention from the press lately, thanks to post-game interviews with two of today's hottest athletes: Tim Tebow and Jeremy Lin. These two have dazzled and amazed fans, spect...

David Foster Wallace was no stranger to the emotional troubles that plagued the characters that populated his stories. Author of the epic novel Infinite Jest, Wallace battled loneliness, anxiety and depression ...

My high school years were spent at a very, very small Christian school in Southern California. To say I was sheltered would be an understatement. While I have many fond memories of those years and made a number...