by Kevin Bauder | Jan 3, 2025 | In the Nick of Time
[This essay was originally published on January 3, 2013. The editor has taken the liberty of updating the year; the essay is otherwise unaltered.] Many periodicals make a New Year’s tradition of summarizing the most important stories of the past year. That...
by Kevin Bauder | Dec 20, 2024 | In the Nick of Time
During the Christmas season, two figures stand rightfully in the spotlight. One is Jesus, who was born in Bethlehem. The other is Mary His mother. A third figure generally remains somewhere in the shadows: he is known to have been present but hardly seems to matter....
by Kevin Bauder | Dec 13, 2024 | In the Nick of Time
It is my sad duty to report that Caleb Counterman, a Doctor of Ministry student at Central Seminary, died suddenly on Sunday morning. He was driving his wife Jessica to church when his car hit a patch of ice. In the ensuing crash, Jessica’s life was preserved,...
by Kevin Bauder | Dec 6, 2024 | In the Nick of Time
News reports this week are buzzing with President Joe Biden’s pardon of his son, Hunter. Convicted on firearms and tax charges, the younger Biden was awaiting sentencing as his father neared the end of his presidential term. The president had insisted repeatedly...
by Kevin Bauder | Nov 22, 2024 | In the Nick of Time
My latest writing project is now in the final stages of proofreading and review. It should be in the hands of Central Seminary Press by next week, ready for typesetting and publication. The timeline for its release will, I hope, be measured in weeks rather than...
by Matt Morrell | Nov 15, 2024 | In the Nick of Time
Give to the Max 2024 is happening now through November 21. It is a major event sponsored by GiveMN, an independent agency that coordinates this special giving event for all kinds of Minnesota charitable organizations. The event aims for a “statewide outpouring of...
