Andrew Hess

Reading fiction is a waste of time — This couldn’t be further from the truth! Reading fiction is good for you and your brain cells.

This weekend I realized that after almost eight years living in Colorado, I have left the lion’s share of our beautiful state unexplored. So with the beginning of a new summer, I’m resolved to see and enjoy more of Colorado’s grandeur. It’s easy to tak …

Throughout his life, C.S. Lewis wrote several essays, letters and newspaper pieces defending the Christian faith. Many are compiled in the book, God in the Dock, in which, I recently stumbled upon a short reflection on prayer. Consistent with his reput …

Managing money is a challenge. Education, housing, transportation, food and clothing all seem to empty our wallets fast. Add to these the challenges of finding employment and the ever-increasing price of everything, it’s no wonder many find themselves …

A few weeks ago my brothers and I discovered Voxer. We live hundreds of miles apart and don’t often get the chance to talk. We text and email, but rarely talk. Then along came Voxer, a smart phone app that turns our phones into a type of walkie-talkie. …

One hundred years is a long time. Many things have changed in our world since the colossal White Star Line luxury liner, Titanic, set out on her maiden and final voyage a century ago, as fans of Downton Abbey know all too well. I once had the opportuni …