Greek philosophers championed the idea of “Nothing in excess.” The slogan was etched onto public buildings, referencing the “Golden Mean” or “Middle Way” made popular by Plato and his student Aristotle. To be a true virtue, Aristotle argued in his work on ethics, it must be held in balance between two extremes. As one example, [...]
Protests and demonstrations are back in the news as many college campuses are being rocked by demands for change. I feel like I’m living in the ‘60s again! It’s become a part of our Western culture for people to take to the streets in an attempt to secure rights for themselves or their favorite group. [...]
Sometimes we just have to do it … address the elephants that make it impossible to navigate a room without bumping into them. The one facing us today is sexual orientation, which includes everything from same sex marriage to gender re-identification. This past month in the U.S we’ve been encouraged to not only accept but [...]
Do you remember riding a Ferris wheel for the first time? Perched on the bench seat—scared but excited—your stomach likely dropped as the machine whisked you up into the sky. Suspended in air, with little between you and the hard earth below, you might have giggled nervously or distracted yourself by teasing the kid sitting [...]
Adventuring with God 