The story is told in the Talmud of Baroka, a pious rabbi who accompanied Elijah to his town’s marketplace. […]
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A Post-Election Prayer
CHICAGO, IL (November 9, 2016) — In the wake of a grueling and often polarizing election season, Covenant president Gary Walter offers a prayer of healing for the church and nation. Lord, the election is over. A new president will […]
Compass Bearings: Touring the New Testament
There is a life principle that goes like this: the more you know, the more you see. […]
Running to Stand Still
Running and I have a complicated relationship. Sometimes we get along […]
What Does It Mean to Be Human?
This past summer, our family launched a second grandson off into the universe, cheering loudly as he marched forward to receive his bachelor’s degree in mathematics. Grandson number three is heading to our neck of the woods this fall as […]
A Modest Proposal about the E-word
So, you know how it’s fashionable for companies to describe marketing specialists as evangelists? […]
Uncomfortable Shoes
I wear a size six shoe—size six and a half if the shoes are pointy and fabulous
Compass Bearings: Our Seminary
I am a grateful graduate of North Park Theological Seminary […]
Well Done, Good and Faithful Frequent Flyer
It’s 5:45 in the morning, and I am still late. The airport is crowded […]
You Have Your Voice for a Reason, Even If You’re Not on TV
Two of my favorite comedians are Keegan-Michael Key and […]
Giving the Dead a Vote—But Not a Veto
The late 1950s were a difficult time for the Covenant Church. Questions were raised about the adequacy of the church’s position on the Bible. […]
One Woman’s Midlife Call
The year was 1978, and all three of my children were in school for the whole day for the first time. […]