We don rsquo t hear much about faith nowadays except faith in ourselves Ours is a culture of self-reliance and self-determination However if we are honest with ourselves we will have to admit that we are all burdened with a measure of self-doubt mdash not necessarily the unhealthy kind of self-

The phrase Its none of my business can mean more than one thing It can be an acknowledgment that we must respect the right of others to self-determination and personal privacy On the other hand it can be used as an excuse for not stepping in to help when it is clear that another needs our help T

It is very difficult to talk about financial equity in a market-driven economy Some entertainers and sports figures earn extravagant salaries while people in essential service professions like teaching often find it difficult to make ends meet So many people struggle with some form of money probl

At first glance ancient Israel rsquo s insistence on being the chosen people of God may appear to be somewhat arrogant A closer look however reveals that again and again the people admitted that they did not merit this distinction Far from it They were not slow to own up to their own inconstan

When I was much younger I used to think that obedience was hard Now I realize that it may be unpleasant but I don rsquo t think it is really hard At least I knew then what was expected of me Knowing which decisions to make that is hard This is particularly true when there are so many options

People of every religious faith should be able to recognize God’s goodness in the way we live our lives and interact with them.