It’s that time of year when we receive Christmas letters from people we probably haven’t seen for at least a year. So they write an account of their activities, good and unfortunate, over the past year. It’s an easy way to keep a bunch of people informed about our lives. I have to admit I’ve … More Christmas Letters
I teach a course to Doctor of Ministry students on how to do the research needed for their dissertation. This year I have been using as an example a Christian pastor whose congregation has a very high divorce rate. This has become a serious problem and the pastor wants to know why they divorce, and … More Marriage and Divorce
“Love and marriage, they go together like a horse and carriage,” according to Frank Sinatra. Actually, though, not all horses are good at pulling carriages. Some are racehorses that are great at running fast, but not usually willing to be tied down to pull a carriage. Others are excellent at jumping over fences; definitely not … More Love and Marriage
Jennifer P. Tanabe 