First, The Shack is a phenomenon. This novel, published by a small publisher, Windblown Media, now has more than 2 million copies in print. The author, William P. Young, gets nearly 100 emails per day from readers inspired by its story …

We live in changing and challenging times. The economic turmoil has created an environment of uncertainty and fear, with layoffs in large numbers, the national foreclosure crisis and the roller-coaster ride of the Dow Jones. We see the balance of our investment accounts dropping. In the midst of this, we are a church trying to live faithfully God’s call to be agents of healing and hope …

Mennonite Church USA needs its seminaries now more than ever, and Mennonite congregations will best serve the future by calling ministers who have been trained—preferably with a Master of Divinity degree—through one of our many seminary programs available …

The congregation’s call to worship during Advent concludes: “Love and faithfulness are embracing. Justice and peace are blending. God’s presence is among us today” …

The financial meltdown is landing devastating blows to college campuses nationwide. The current higher education climate mirrors corporate America as colleges cut programs, mandate hiring freezes and hold tightly to their endowments. Unfortunately, the grip on their endowments is anything but firm …

President John F. Kennedy gets credit for the aphorism usually applied to economics, “A rising tide lifts all boats.” As a sailor, Kennedy would also have known that an ebb (falling) tide also lowers all boats. If the tide drops enough, a multimillion-dollar yacht is just as stuck as a rowboat …