By Staci Eastin If I had to pick a theme for Season 4 of Downton Abbey, I would pick identity. Many characters are struggling with who they are in an ever-changing world. Lady Mary believes that the only good in her was the part of her that loved Matthew, and she worries that it...

By Dave Jenkins The Greeks viewed humanity as the epitome of perfection. They created sculptures, buildings, and paintings all with a view to demonstrate that the human body was perfect. The Romans also were influenced by the Greek approach to sculpture, painting, and beauty, taking those Greek concepts and mastering them. Today our civilization follows...

by Hershael York In 1980, the Ashland Avenue Baptist Church ventured far out on a very flimsy limb and called a 20-year old junior from Michigan State to be their Minister of Music and Youth. On my first day at the church, Tanya and I went on a date together for the first time. Thirteen...

By Megan Hill Like most Christian families with young children, our daily life is filled with directions. Eat this. Drink that. Say you’re sorry. Please be quiet. Please speak up. Come here. Go there. Stop. Start. Wait. As the mother of three sons, I exercise my role of authority over them in thousands of ways...

By Peter Anderson I don’t know about you, but I really like my cell phone. I am in a minority position when it comes to the particular brand of phone I carry. I am part of the 4% of cellular users who own a Blackberry cellphone. I bet I know what 96% of you are thinking,...

By Kyle Worley Dr. Al Mohler is the president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. His interests appear to include: reading, classical music, ties, and world affairs.  Jay-Z is one of the most prolific rappers of the last decade.  Jay is known for his platinum albums, flashy lyrics, Illuminati allegations, and being a hip-hop mogul....