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Critical thinking has become a quaint habit of a bygone era. In its absence, assumptions and partial truths can run amok, compromising the freedom Jesus offers to us. But what would it look like [...]

This morning I was mentally processing my to-do list during my drive to work like always. It included the usual run-down of the day’s meetings and project deadlines, but also much more than what [...]

“I’m so excited that Zach finally comes home today!” said Zach’s mom when I ran into her in the grocery store the day before Thanksgiving back in 2004. Her face was glowing with joy at the [...]

During Christmas, I find myself wanting to figuratively "spell check" my kids' sense of what the season is all about. "You know," I begin, "Christmas is all about Jesus and not presents." "Of [...]

Growing up in Chicago with a large extended Italian family meant four things during the holidays: We never went to the Olive Garden - those commercials lie. We'd gather together and eat lots of [...]

Lent is a season of spiritual preparation that takes place during the 40 days before Easter. While many people enjoy traditional ways of celebrating the death and resurrection of Jesus during [...]