The Intersection of Faith and Culture
The last time I observed Lent, it was a disaster. My friends in my small group were all making their Lenten intentions, and though it was not my denomination’s practice, I wanted to join them. I decided to fast from snacking. I announced my decision to the group, and deliberately […]
Jimmy Kimmel says he has been trying to get Toronto mayor Rob Ford on his show since last fall, when Ford gained infamy by admitting to smoking crack cocaine while in office. Last night, Kimmel’s dream was realized, as Ford appeared on the ABC late night talk show. During the […]
And why getting rid of paper bulletins and disposable coffee cups won’t cut it I remember the first time I walked into a “home-church-that-outgrew-the-home” gathering. The crowd was young, and I’m pretty sure the meeting space was a yoga studio the other six days of the week. As if this […]
It happens every day. I’m sitting at a red light on my way to work; listening to my music, coffee in hand. In my own little world, just thinking about how many minutes late I’m going to be. When suddenly, I see him. He is dressed in plain black pants and […]
We sit in a circle of sunlight on the rug, with my son Kasher on my lap and my other son Aiden beside me. We open the children’s Bible, we choose a story. They always like the exciting ones. The stories about Noah and the ark, about David and Goliath, […]
This Sunday America’s dancing queen Ellen DeGeneres will host the 86th Academy Awards. You’ve probably watched a few of the nominated films, but who has time to see all of them? To help you keep up with your film aficionado friends, here’s the Oscar Cheat Sheet: your indispensable guide to […]
