by Rich Hansen | Jul 4, 2017 | Worldview
The historian David McCullough is an engaging storyteller who in his book 1776 documents how the fragile American Continental Army barely survived the year while taking on the superpower of its day. 1776 is a defining moment of uncompromising patriotism. George...
by Rich Hansen | Jun 22, 2017 | Worldview
Last Sunday was Father’s Day. Here’s an extended story I once told the children in our congregation. Perhaps some Moms or Dads might want to tell it to your children or grandchildren. And sometimes a story meant for others unexpectedly hits home to us even more!...
by Rich Hansen | Feb 2, 2017 | Worldview
Every year the Oxford English Dictionary chooses a Word of the Year that achieved special prominence that year. As you might know, the Word of the Year for 2016 was “post-truth.” Here’s the definition: “Circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in...
by Rich Hansen | Jan 26, 2017 | Worldview
Job had no reason to expect anything but good as his “just due” in life. The Bible calls Job a “blameless and upright man” who “feared God and shunned evil.” Yet Job’s life fell apart. In rapid succession, Job lost his wealth, his servants, his many children who...
by Rich Hansen | Jan 23, 2017 | Worldview
Arsenius was a well-educated member of the Roman Senate who lived in the royal court as tutor to the sons of Emperor Theodosius in the 4th century. While living in the palace, Arsenius prayed to God these words, “Lord, lead me in the way of salvation.” A voice...
by Rich Hansen | Jan 16, 2017 | Worldview
The inauguration of a new President looms before us. Since my focus is worldview and paradox in modern life, I’ll leave the political commentary to the pundits. However, this inauguration offers an opportunity to highlight an ongoing worldview shift for many...
