Stefani McDade

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  • Apr 18, 2025
    The thief on the cross next to Jesus waited in suffering for the promise of paradise. So do many of us.
  • Mar 24, 2025
    “Should a Christian have an open mind?” When a student raised that question in class, I did not know how to answer at first—I felt caught between two competing...
  • Feb 21, 2025
    Every February, Black History Month helps us reflect on how our nation’s racial past informs our present—to acknowledge the enduring effects of racial injustice and the...
  • Feb 7, 2025
    The most tasteful invitation to contemplative prayer I have ever experienced was in a garden next to a charming British mansion. Along a path meandering through flowers and shrubs a...
  • Jan 31, 2025
    I’m what some would call a competitive person. I hate losing more than I like winning. As I tell my 6-year-old son before his soccer games, “Have fun today. But remember:...
  • Jan 17, 2025
    Over the past few years, our society has continued its trend toward increased political polarization, as the share of people swinging to the far left and...