Vocation • Visions of Vocation Mentoring a Georgian-era Daniel: John Newton and William Wilberforce Karen J. Ristuccia | 14 min read Resolved once again about Mr N. . . . It may do good, he will pray for me; his experience may enable him to direct me to new grounds of... Continue Reading
Vocation • Finding Your Vocation Why You (Yes, You) Need a Hobby Chris Heinz | 10 min read I recently joined an industry trade group and was asked what my hobbies were. I struggled to answer. I couldn’t think of a hobby, let alone multiple ones! Do working... Continue Reading
Faith • Theological Reflections Jazz as a “Lead Sheet” for Living the Christian Life Randy Newman | 9 min read My favorite recording of my favorite Louis Armstrong tune, “Struttin’ With Some Barbecue,” features the great trumpeter Byron Stripling and his friends. They bring that great jazz masterpiece[i] to life... Continue Reading
Culture • Christianity & Culture Family Ties and the Gift of Belonging Erin Rodewald | 10 min read Who knew spitting into a plastic tube would become such a popular pastime? Not to mention lucrative. The direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing market — think 23andMe or AncestryDNA — has... Continue Reading
Faith • Biblical Reflections What’s the Deal with Mark 16:9-20? Patrick Quinn | 11 min read As a child, George Lucas drew me in: fantastical worlds, unique aliens, futuristic technology, high-action combat, and especially the lovable heroes and despicable villains, they all immediately drew me into... Continue Reading
Faith • Biblical Reflections The Morning Star Hugh Whelchel | 4 min read This article was written for the Institute for Faith, Work, and Economics, of which Hugh Whelchel is Senior Fellow & Founder. On one of our family vacations, we stopped and... Continue Reading
