Author Archives: Fr. Chris Schutte
Take This Job and…: How to Overcome our Limited Ideas of Work
There was a thought-provoking article in the Sunday New York Times recently called, A Life Beyond “Do What You Love.” In the article, Gordon Marino, offers a critique of a mantra of our…
Read Full PostScience vs. Faith?: Investigating the Mystery and Beauty of the World God Made
This week the New York Times reported about a controversy at Bryan College over a requirement that all faculty affirm that Adam and Eve were, in fact, historical people. This is significant because…
Read Full PostTaking out the Trash, Forgiveness, and Other Celebrations of Love and Commitment
Last week I wrote about a few issues related to marriage legislation, and mentioned an article about the importance of showing “unconditional regard” for children. This week I’d like to…
Read Full PostMarriage, Revenge, and Unmerited Favor: Engaging Faithfully With Matters of Our Day
I’d like to reflect on a couple of different articles and news events this week that I think present helpful challenges for the church as we seek to bear faithful…
Read Full PostWhen Christians Irresponsibly Embrace Leaders and Legislation
In the past week or so I’ve read several stories that illustrate the dangers of Christians becoming too close to political leaders. First, there has been a lot of news…
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