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The name Thomas has always held a special place in my heart. In fact, it was my chosen name while I was still growing in my mother’s womb. Yet, complications during the birth delivery compelled the name to be changed to honor the physician who saved my life. Walter...

English can be a tricky language. With its roots in Latin, it often leads to miscommunication, confusion, and misspellings on the Internet. This is never more so than during the time leading up to the crucifixion of Christ and his resurrection. Consider the word...

In the late 1970s, Japanese company Nintendo launched the new video game Donkey Kong, despite the featured character in the game being a gorilla. I understand they originally planned the game to be called “Monkey Kong,” as the villain was a monkey, but at some point...

When a pastoral vacancy occurs within our church denominational body, the bishop’s office helps guide the transition through prayer and support for the local congregation. The intentional partnership can be an exciting opportunity to welcome self-reflection and...

With the introduction of daylight saving time earlier this week, our bodies have likely adjusted from losing an hour’s sleep this past weekend. Overall,  the later sunsets are probably a welcome bonus. Light later into the night was not always a positive thing. During...

Women’s History Month is an annual worldwide celebration held in March. The observation highlights the contributions and achievements of women throughout history and in contemporary society. The idea for Women’s History Month originated in the United States, where it...