Religion Columnists
The importance of being a father and not a buddy
There's a commercial that really gets my goat. Two young children are washing a car to a whimsical soundtrack, only they're not just shampooing the exterior. They've opened the sunroof and are sudsing up the inside, taking a soapy toothbrush to the stereo and making a huge mess.
Religion Columnists
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CHRISTOPHER BENEK
How you demonstrate your faith can make a difference to nonbelievers
When I first started believing that God was working in my life I gave testimony to the people I love, most of whom didn't have anything to do with church, by saying: "I think God is leading me to go to school to be a pastor."
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DANIEL GRISWOLD
In waking up to the reality around us, we will find purpose in our lives
I woke up early when the sun was just coming in the window. My wife was still asleep and gave no indication of noticing my existence. I heard our mini-schnauzer Isabella stir and snort, and it was clear that she had snuggled somewhere deep underneath our bed.
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RABBI BRAD BLOOM
Forming opinions on perception of reality can have unjust, dangerous repercussions
It is a bad habit to form an opinion without the facts, a common practice today.
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ALISON GRISWOLD
Much like hopeful parents awaiting adoption, God has loving home prepared for us
Last year, my friends Jimmy and Sarah invited me to join them for a day of water-skiing at their home in the Florida panhandle. (Mercifully, a "day of water-skiing" also included "sitting on an inflated tube" for us less-coordinated folks.) At the end of the day when Jimmy was piloting the boat...
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RABBI BRAD BLOOM
The Boy Scouts should be open to all
On Thursday local chapters voted on a policy resolution to admit openly gay youth into the ranks of the Boy Scouts of America.
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DANIEL GRISWOLD
Music an important part of creating a sacred space for worship
My dad, Larry, is an awesome guy. He was a great provider for our family. He's wise, a hard worker, and he always let my brother and I "help" him with things around our home. I'll never forget moving logs while he cut them with his ax.
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ALISON GRISWOLD
Gift ideas for new graduates: Encouragement and prayer
It's hard to believe it's already graduation season. It's even harder to believe that I have yet to be offered an honorary degree or a chance to address graduates at a commencement. Since it appears I'm sitting this one out, I'd like to talk to my fellow benchwarmers. Not the class of 2013 -- ...
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CHRISTOPHER BENEK
Learning more about ourselves starts with knowing God
If God is all-knowing, then God knows more about you and me than we know about ourselves.
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RABBI BRAD BLOOM
When "sorry" isn't enough: Public figures must back up apologies with action
What does repentance mean when public leaders commit immoral acts?
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DANIEL GRISWOLD
Incident at Bluffton High School shows why connecting with youth is so important
I was at a staff meeting last Wednesday when I heard that Bluffton High School had been locked down. I know many of the young people there, and a mother of one of them was sitting near me at that meeting.
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