Commentary

Service has many meanings. This column describes a man who, for me, my wife Jolie and our three children, demonstrated the finest meaning of “service.” 

After years of homelessness, restlessness and change, the writer is learning to find peace, stability and healing by staying rooted in one place.

St. Benedict added a healthy dose of moderation to his teaching countering favored modes of self-denial and penitence that could harm body and soul.

The writer loves her country and believes in patriotism. She writes Christians must remember their allegiance cannot simply be to a nation, or to its flag. It must primarily be to God.

In order to join Islam or become a Muslim, there are no rules but a belief and intent followed by living life according to the five pillars of Islam.

Addiction is a morally neutral and difficult situation.

After the tragic loss of two Idaho firefighters, a grieving community can turn to prayer to motivate themselves into action in line with the heart of God.