Religion Columnists
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...
Religion Columnists
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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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ALISON GRISWOLD
Prepare your future college student by building strong faith foundation now
The summer before I left for college 12 hours away, my mom tried to give me all the "life skills" she feared I hadn't mastered.
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CHRISTOPHER BENEK
Good things happen when one simply has faith in God
I have found that is important to be positive about what God might do in one's life.
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RABBI BRAD BLOOM
Boston Marathon bombings shouldn't allow us to slip into feelings of never being safe again
The April 15 bombings at the time-honored Boston Marathon once again ignited media commentary reminding us we can never be entirely safe again. Commentators make statements about these kinds of horrific events as if this latest tragedy is the ultimate turning point. They say it is "taking away America...
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DANIEL GRISWOLD
Doubting Thomas might have a twin ... in us
Since moving to the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton area, I've noticed something I thought was unique: There are an incredible number of twins in the area.
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ALISON GRISWOLD
Can you hear me now, God?
We've all got that friend. It's awkward, embarrassing, and you just don't know if you should tell them or not. You wonder if maybe it's you who has the problem, but then it comes up in conversation with mutual friends and you all look at each other, eyes locking in silent agreement.
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CHRISTOPHER BENEK
When talking about faith with others, humility more important than 'being right'
People often ask me how they should talk to others about their faith. I consistently try to remind them that one doesn't always need to have all of the answers figured out to make a sound case for something. The approach that one takes often is as important as the matter itself.
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RABBI BRAD BLOOM
Faith in Action: Parsonage tax exemption must be used with integrity
The tax deadline triggers an annual migraine. For others, April 15 represents a secular Day of Judgment. Yes, Americans are completing their federal income tax responsibilities. Accountants, tax attorneys and bookkeepers are scurrying around making final preparations and submitting documents on ...
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