Current Events Monday: Some observations on this side of the pandemic
I know, I know. You’ve likely heard all you want to hear about the pandemic. A weary Austin has been heartened by the news that the...
Current Events Monday: An Encouraging Word to Senior Adults
Captain Kirk is finally going to space. On October 12, William Shatner will officially be the oldest person to fly in space at age 90....
Current Events Monday: Breaking News about the Sun
You may not often consider the sun’s existence as a current event, but some scientists pose a rather strong argument that our yellow...
Current Events Monday: Would You Do This?
With all the usual harrowing news taking up space over the weekend, you may have missed a rather interesting and unique occurrence in (or...
Current Events Monday: What Does “Trust the Science” Mean?
From a political perspective, the term “Trust the Science” seems to invoke tremendous division. Pundits and professionals may use the...
Current Events Monday: Dealing with Tragedy
The heartbreaking news coming from Louisiana certainly prompts one to pray for our suffering neighbors. Back in February, we got a brief...
Current Events Monday: Analog Christianity
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by digital technology? The ways and means of digital lifestyles today can get dizzying. In fact, those of us...
Current Events Monday: The Taliban and Jesus
The heart wrenching pictures from the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan sent shockwaves across the globe yesterday. As Taliban takes...
Current Events Monday: The Blame Game
Blame games remind me of soccer or hockey matches that end in ties. Nobody wins, and so everyone essentially loses. Assessing blame for the...