“To the Jew first, and also to the Greek” (Romans 1:16). The horseshoe of privilege ringed the room, with white, privileged males inhabiting one end and minority females on the other end.  Near the females stood a minority male, who carefully explained to the group that privilege resembled a baseball bat.  Those who have the … More Multiculturalism, Equality, and the Unfair Position of the Jew

“My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD” (Psalm 104:34). This past Sunday was Father’s Day, and like holidays in the past, many dads enjoyed their day with their family in the Great Outdoors , instead of worshiping the Father in heaven on the Lord’s Day with His family … More Worshiping God through Creation, Rather Than Worshiping Nature

“For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” (Matthew 16:26). This year, I heard a meaningful commencement address at our town’s high school graduation ceremony.  In contrast to some years, when the address seems as predictable as the attire and the music, generating as much … More Death in the Definition of Success: Thoughts on a Commencement Address

Last night at Hillsdale College, I was profoundly moved by the play “Our Town,” written by Thornton Wilder.  Set in Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire, around 1900, the play depicts typical life in small-town America through three acts: daily life, love and marriage, and the meaning of life and death.  Though billed as a nostalgic look … More A Review of "Our Town," a Play by Thornton Wilder