What Bjelke and Shapiro model for each other is a relationship based on mutual respect, admiration, and kindness, as well as shared goals.

Galimberti’s photos are a helpful reminder that I need to be thoughtful about the toys and other possessions that I give my children because I want them to be thoughtful about their material goods.

The history of war contains examples of enemies putting aside their differences, if only for a brief moment, and showing each other honor, dignity, and mercy.

Our selfish hearts always want to place our own pleasure and desires first, without the exposure, responsibility, and sacrifice that true intimacy entails.

All cheekiness aside, I do find this list pretty encouraging, and ample evidence of science’s ability to be a great benefit and blessing to humanity.

Let us hope that saner minds — and warmer hearts — will eventually prevail.

What do I want more, to see Westboro humiliated and receiving their (richly deserved) comeuppance? Or to see them repenting of their hatred and becoming a true church that displays the love and grace of Christ?

Traditions are good things, but they are not ultimate things, and in our pursuit to praise them, we must be careful lest we turn a blind eye to wickedness.

The news media’s coverage of awful events like the Newtown shootings has often felt more like gossip than anything resembling actual journalism.

The arts and sciences are advancing virtually unchecked, and redefining the concept of humanity as they go.

I’m often defeated, shell-shocked, and teary-eyed. “Does it really have to be so bad?” I wonder.

The Billboard Family is getting paid to make their family public, but aren’t we doing the same thing?

Here are a list of random parenting tips gleaned from my many years — OK, three years — of parenting experience.

If someone is driven to become a psychopath by factors completely outside of their control, to what extent can they be held accountable for their actions?

Does our confidence in the Lord’s promises have the unintended side-effect of communicating callousness, disaffection, and ambivalence to those around us who don’t believe?

Mike Daisey taught us that the pursuit of the truth can never excuse all sins.

The Higgs Boson is one of the most important scientific discoveries in recent history. So what?

Science is also a chief way in which humanity can increase in humility, as we realize that despite our many wonderful achievements, there will always be deeper and stranger mysteries.

It’s a simple enough question, and yet one that many have no doubt asked throughout the years.