As a culture, we are drifting further and further from truth-telling. Like in Aesop's fable, "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," our communities are losing trust.
Life is hard. On this, all the great religions and philosophies agree. They may disagree about why life is hard, but none of them question that life is hard. Of course, it is not just theologians and philosophers who...
Does it seem that life is moving faster and faster? Days and weeks and months pass in a flash. As I type these words, we are almost two-thirds of the way through this semester. Didn’t we just begin classes...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — full of cheer, family, good food and memory-making. Downtown Macon is the hub for it all! From now until the end of the year, experience the magic of Christmas in...
Human beings aren’t as connected as we used to be, yet we respond to neighbors in times of need. Why don’t we work at building relationships in the calm rather than just the crises?
A reader asks: How can I verify the sources I am using are factual and not opinion?
Welcome to the Mercer University family, Class of 2028! As you prepare to embark on your journey as a Bear, check out these words of wisdom from some of our most recent graduates to help you make the most...
In a repurposed fellowship hall at the Beteli Center for refugees, not far from the center of Tbilisi in the Republic of Georgia, a marvel of modern day diplomacy is taking place.
May we answer the despair that sometimes grows in us with small but heroic acts of kindness.
The last two years have been monumental for downtown Macon, which received accolades such as the 2024 Great American Main Street Award and recognition from publications like the The New York Times, CNN, Forbes and Southern Living. The vibrant...
