Two homes are better than one?
On the freedom of claiming an identity that's not cool.
A mental journey through the school years prompts gratitude for intangible gifts.
The emotional and spiritual education of gym class.
A list honoring Vern Boerman, who passed away on December 21, 2006.
In no particular order, the most important things one father has learned about raising children.
Reflection on a nighttime ritual that fills various kinds of needs.
How our stories of identity can be woven into the fabric that adorns our bodies.
Two conversions become reflected in two different lexicons and perceptions of language.
A confession about a collection and reflection on its purpose.
On what happened when a first-time instructor chooses a graphic novel for subject matter.
An experience in a high school classroom prompts thoughts about the postmodern decline of shared cultural reference.
On the benefits of a classical education for understanding the human condition.
Two philosophy colleagues debate the value of high and low culture for the Christian student.
How fostering conversation rather than debate can shape our minds to be changed.
A letter to future offspring in the wake of a U.S. election.
A review of the 1947 young adult novel Judy's Journey by Lois Lenski, which chronicles the invisible history of migrant workers.
Tracing a family's history and values through home spaces.
Mapping a neighborhood by streets, class and color -- and hoping for a better way home.
On reading the Bible with Johnny Cash during Lent.
Should Christians care more than they do about the issue of nuclear weapons?
A peace studies professor recounts the experience of college re-branding.
A review of the book Losing My Cool: How a Father's Love and 15,000 Books Beat Hip-Hop Culture by Thomas Chatterton Williams.
An Easter reflection on growing together in our church communities.
Seven rules from the perspective of a parent and professional educator.
Expressing gratitude for parents and teachers who re-imagined "success."
A vision for redesigning college as education for whole people.
Ramblings about paying for college from a broke(n) prospective student.
Reflecting on a return to school at 28 years old.
A college professor recalls the complicated family legacy of women and education.