Topic
Hope
Why It's Hard to Imagine that Heaven Is Real
Learning to grasp what 'no eye has seen, no ear heard, and no mind has conceived.'
October 18, 2012
When Breast Cancer Leaves You Grasping for Words
As a religion professor, I can talk about the big questions of life. Until now.
July 25, 2012
Making Non-Sense of the Colorado Shootings
Spiritual thoughts on another random act of violence.
July 22, 2012
The Gospel of Steve Jobs
The Apple CEO was able to articulate a perfectly secular form of hope.
January 21, 2011
Happiness Now!
We can grab hold of joy in this life, not just in heaven, says theologian Ellen Charry. A review of 'God and the Art of Happiness.'
December 14, 2010
How Far Should Forgiveness Go?
Seventy times seven? I can barely forgive some corrupt clergy once.
October 22, 2010
Dwelling in Heaven's Suburbs
Creating a culture of resurrection is key to full-orbed ministry.
September 28, 2010
Boundaries in Grief
Why medicine should never trade places with a time to properly mourn.
August 20, 2010
Love Where You Live
Urban, suburban, and rural churches respond to new challenges in a less mobile era.
July 23, 2010
Peter Singer's Swan Song
Bioethicist asks: 'Why don't we make ourselves the last generation on earth?'
June 14, 2010
The Cry of the Oil-Soaked Pelican
How the birds mired in the Gulf oil spill teach us to properly grieve.
June 9, 2010
A Resurrection That Matters
If we are completely saved from our sins through the Cross, what's the point of the empty tomb?
April 1, 2010
A Crescendo of Wonder
Why Good Friday services are not designed to be funerals for Jesus or exercises in guilt.
March 31, 2010
A Chronicle of Hopeful Dying
Death is not the enemy, says cancer-stricken Walt Wangerin, but a chance for Jesus to shine.
March 2, 2010
Theodicy in Light of Eternity
Theologians see hope for the future based on the past.
January 25, 2010
In the Valley of the Shadow of Suicide
A mother catches glimmers of hope after losing a son.
April 24, 2009
When Hope Feels Like a Fool's Errand
What the Cross and Resurrection teach us about forgiveness.
April 6, 2009
The Excitement of Hope 
Olympians have something to teach us about this cardinal virtue.
August 8, 2008
Olympic Snapshot
Imagine swords turned into plowshares, and soldiers into soccer players.
August 8, 2008
Redeeming the Memory of the Holocaust
French president's plan shows promise but carries a potential problem.
February 22, 2008
Furrowed Brows Inc.
The culture war's biggest casualties may be Christian joy and hope.
April 1, 2006
Filipinos cling to their Christian faith during crisis
While the frequency of the tragedies does nothing to dilute the grief for victims, the church undoubtedly plays an important role in healing. (AFP)
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