My husband and I have had a disagreement for our entire 30+-year relationship. It’s over the pronunciation of the word “coupon.” He says, “kyoopon,” and I say, “koopon.” Maybe it can be attributed to the fact that we’re from diverse parts of the United States, but in all our years together, I’ve never been able…
Something fascinating about human conversation is not only what people disagree over, but how they express their disagreement. There’s body language to take into account, as well as the level of openness a person has toward controversial topics and relational conflict. A person’s experiences, culture, religion, and political leanings can also influence how an individual…
In the tradition of the church I attend, the priest stands behind the altar and says, “This table doesn’t belong to our church or our denomination. All baptized Christians are welcome.” I live in Athens, Georgia. Politically, we are a red city surrounded by a sea of blue. And while my family lives in the…
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 (NIV) I have this thing about minor prophets; they are often the canaries in the coal mine. Everyone does not hear them….
Veritas Words scream out from billboards, from speakers from mouths; And the concrete used to build walls around right and wrong is rough from indecision and movement, crumbling to pea gravel, indecipherably gray stony rubbish. Chesterton claimed “A creed is a collective thing, and even its sins are sociable,” (Chesterton, G.K. What is Wrong With…