Why Thankfulness Matters

At this time when our nation pauses to give thanks, I think it’s worth reflecting on why thankfulness matters.   First, thankfulness is an acknowledgement that much of what we have didn’t originate with us. Only God is uncreated. The rest of us received a great deal from our parents who raised us, our teachers…

Friends Don’t Let Friends Do Theology Alone

The picture is licensed by Creative Commons by unknown author (BY-SA).   It is a common philosophy for parents to tell their children that they can decide for themselves what religion they follow. Let me be frank: This is a terrible idea. Unless parents equip their children to make theological decisions, they are completely unprepared…