A recent issue of Journal of Christian Studies focused on the Decalogue. One of the articles in the journal entitled The Decalogue and Justice for Children: The Value and the Vulnerability of Children was by Harold Shank. The piece takes up the concern of children. Children around the world are frequently victims of injustice. The Decalogue is often […]
This commentary takes up two Old Testament books: The Book of Judges provides all sorts of echoes of contemporary society. It highlights the Israelite downward spiral of moral decay and their repeated deliverance by God. The study of Judges shows how a society can spin out of control and at the same time reveals God’s […]
You can now be part of a video class on Listen and Make Room. The class features Sally Shank providing the introduction and Harold Shank teaching. Each class has a special guest. Use this link: https://mrcc.teachable.com/courses/listen-and-make-room/
We make dozens of decisions every day. Do I go down Emerson or do I take Dudley? Should I order a soft drink or get iced tea? Would a striped shirt go better with these pants or a solid? The difficult decisions move us into a different category. How much life insurance should I buy? […]
Occasionally in literary history some writer claims to be somebody he is not. The Book of Enoch and the Gospel of Barnabas both make the list of such works. We call these pseudepigrapha, literally “false title.” Last weekend somebody created a Facebook page in my name and sent messages to my friends that appeared […]
Dear God, There is a difference between where I am and where I want to be. I think I have depth, but I’m really quite shallow. I try to be holy, but I’m mostly profane. I want to be passionate, but I’m mostly lifeless. I think I depend on You, but I usually depend on […]
Do those who graduate from college earn more over a life-time than those who do not go to college? The short answer is “yes” but we must consider several larger issues: Don’t just think about the money. Finding and achieving one’s purpose, making a difference, establishing a home, and living a life of satisfaction all […]