Anybody familiar with the Old Testament knows the story of Jonah. According to the story, God tells a man to go preach to the great capital of Assyria, Ninevah. In …
Welcome Sign in Coventry Cathedral
Amanda Foster shared this welcome to guests printed in an Order of Worship she received at worship in the UK. It is a touching and lovely look at what the …
What prevents learning?
Society appears to improve by small steps. For example, even though we still have a long way to go, individual rights have made incremental improvements over time. Similarly, medical advancements, …
Remembering Our DNA
View PostHow to Talk to Another Person
You’d think that after decades of talking practice, we human beings would have it down pat. We’d know, backwards and forwards, the art of meaningful communication. But, alas, as a …
The Terrible Problem with Lying
Aesop was a Greek story-teller, living in ancient Greece from 620 – 564 BCE. One of his fables was abut a shepherd boy who was put in charge of watching …
Withering Fear
Neville Chamberlain was elected to be Prime Minister of Great Britain in 1937 just before the start of World War II in 1939. He is best known for his policy …
Paralyzed by Inaction
View PostThe Missionary God
The Bible is one epic story that tells how God set about to redeem and restore a world that was wrenched from its original purpose and beauty. That’s it. If …