Through the Heart
“Ohio, The Heart of It All” is the tourism slogan of Ruah Woods Press’ home state. “I HEART you.” “The…
Ever Heard of a BHAG?
Ever heard of a BHAG? A Big Hairy Audacious Goal? It’s a concept coined by Jim Collins in his classic…
Just What is an Adequate Anthropology Anyways?
Though no specific end date was planned by the authors of the Standards for Christian Anthropology, the last edits to…
5 Lessons for Us Compliments of Coronavirus: Through a TOB Lens
Coronavirus Quarantine Fatigue… the struggle is real. I’m constantly reminding myself to look for the lessons and pay attention to…
Coming Together in a Time of Need
“DON’T GET TOO CLOSE, DEAR.” It was just a few weeks ago when I was outside one afternoon enjoying the…
Getting to the Roots of the Cultural Crisis
You could hear a pin drop. Their eyes were eager, tipping on the edge of cynicism, desperately hoping I had…
Mary’s Messages: a Lenten Invitation
Mary has appeared over the centuries donning many titles and styles of dresses, always wearing the right outfit for the…
Make It Last: A Love That Lasts a Lifetime
It is safe to say that every human person has a strong desire to be loved and, in return, to…
2020 & the Future of the Family
Today, beginning the Year 2000, we cannot but wonder about the future: what direction will the great human family take…
God in the Movies: A Hidden Life of Blessed Franz Jägerstätter
Themes from Theology of the Body are beautifully enfleshed in a recent film about the life and death of the…