Our Philosophical Options According to Albert Camus June 10, 2014 Some of the stories from classical Greek philosophy and mythology leave me with a lingering sense of philosophical angst. In an earlier article, I... Worldviews by Kenneth Samples Read
Five Reading Tips to Stretch Your Mind June 3, 2014 The motto for the United Negro College Fund sends chills up my spine whenever I hear it: "A mind is a terrible thing to... Education by Kenneth Samples Read
What Does Reading Do to Your Brain? May 27, 2014 In a conversation on the accomplishments to be desired in the ideal woman, Jane Austen's Mr. Darcy comments, "And to all this she must... Education by Kenneth Samples Read
Why God Gave Us a Book Instead of a Nook May 20, 2014 My 18-year-old son, Michael, recently told me that he does almost all of his reading on electronic devices. As his dinosaur-era father, I read... Education by Kenneth Samples Read
Brilliant Teachers Once Removed: Gleaning Wisdom from Beloved Authors May 13, 2014 In the delightful movie Shadowlands, one of C. S. Lewis’s students says to him, “We read to know we’re not alone.” This sentiment resonates... Education by Kenneth Samples Read
Does Science Deserve Its Pedestal? April 29, 2014 In light of the many benefits derived through the centuries from the scientific enterprise and the promise of even greater ones to come, it... Philosophy & Ethics by Kenneth Samples Read
Transhumanism: A Secular Technological Vision of Future Things April 22, 2014 The desire to live forever is one of the greatest longings of the human heart. Great Christian thinkers and writers—from St. Augustine to Blaise... Worldviews by Kenneth Samples Read
How to Think about Near-Death Experiences April 15, 2014 Stories of heavenly visions, like the one at the center of the upcoming film Heaven Is for Real (based on the near-death experience of... by Kenneth Samples Read
Making Decisions: Six Criteria for Biblical Guidance April 8, 2014 The big decisions of life (and even some of the smaller ones) can put us in a place where we need wisdom and guidance.... Theology by Kenneth Samples Read
Plato’s Cave: Do You Know the Difference between Reality and Illusion? March 25, 2014 Have you ever been in a cave? Caves are dark, cold, and sometimes dangerous places—people who lose their light source in a cave often... Philosophy & Ethics by Kenneth Samples Read
Interview: “Understanding Christian End Times Teaching” March 18, 2014 In January, I had the opportunity to discuss the always popular, frequently controversial topic of the end times on Issues, Etc. with host Todd... by Kenneth Samples Read
Engaging in Christ-Centered Conversation March 10, 2014 Last week, my colleague Krista Bontrager shared her insights into Son of God and the TV mini-series from which the film was derived. Whether... Theology by Kenneth Samples Read