Seeking Commitment in a “No Strings Attached” Society

In the film, No Strings Attached, friends Emma (Natalie Portman) and Adam (Ashton Kutcher) hook up in what is commonly called a “friends with benefits” relationship (Beware: spoilers ahead!).  Basically, a friend with benefits is one that offers sexual intimacy without any obligations or commitments. In the film, Emma is the high-powered professional who setsContinue reading “Seeking Commitment in a “No Strings Attached” Society”

Advent is a time to expect the unexpected

If I made a dime for every time someone said that our government should be Bible-based, I could open up a full college fund for my children. This kind of rhetoric always makes me wonder: If we were to govern with the Bible in mind, which part of the Bible would we choose? Would weContinue reading “Advent is a time to expect the unexpected”