According to the World Bank, when comparing America’s wealth and standard of living to that of the rest of the world, Americans can easily count their blessings. If your family income is …
Q. What did the early church do on Sunday? A. Historically, every Sunday Christians came together for a very specific kind of worship. They didn’t just come together to pray or to sing …
The young teenage boy stands on quivering legs, his palms sticky from sweat as he anticipates the penalty for his crimes. Maybe if he had only committed one, but the list the bailiff will read is …
With the arrival of spring and the changing of seasons, we begin to see warmer temperatures and generally more favorable weather. With rising temperatures, many experience an increased desire to be …
“The entire ocean is affected by a pebble.” Blaise Pascal’s quote sheds illumination on the interconnectedness of all life. He precedes this with, “The least …
Stress. Who doesn’t encounter it? At times, we can have it on speed dial. We all know that famous saying, “If it doesn’t kill you, it only makes you stronger.” Although true …
Have you ever wondered why you’re here or why so many disasters are happening around the world? Why is there sadness or anger, sickness, and pain? You might not like this …
“So, when did the arrow strike?” It’s a question I sometimes ask couples about their encounter with Cupid. My probe draws immediate smiles framed within a variety of facial …
I wonder. If I pray in the morning for the end of the Israel-Hamas war and for peace of mind and spirit for Daniel who is suffering alone in his room from a stroke, how can God receive and answer my …
Jimmy Carter, after a successful term as governor of Georgia, returned to his home in Plains. Instead of resuming full-time peanut farming, he embarked on an unlikely campaign for the presidency of …
“The Lone Ranger” was first aired by WXYZ radio station in Detroit, Mich., on Jan. 31, 1933. Over the past 92 years, while opinions vary as to whether the leading character …
“Love anything enough and it will reveal its secrets to you.” So said George Washington Carver, one of the world’s greatest of scientists, yet most modest of men. Glenn Clark, …
My father died on Sept. 15, 2013. Waiting for him to “declare himself,” as the neurologist described his comatose state, was the most exhausting experience in my life. As I dodged an …
My Aunt Judy passed away the other day. She was a favorite with me and my brothers, and her passing brought up many memories. Many years ago — I’m guessing I was in eighth grade and …
My early age perspective of Christmas was skewed as much as most every child’s is today. The premise that Christmas is nothing more than getting goodies and gifts overshadowed the story of the …
This holiday season is the most colorful time of the year. Decorating with evergreens, bright colorful lights, sparkly decorations and poinsettia flowers is meant to brighten the darkest time and …
Thanksgiving is more than a national holiday. As the names implies, thanksgiving is the expression of gratitude. Unfortunately, according to history.org, in many American households, “the …
I was waiting at a red light at a busy intersection when something odd caught my eye. Two clunky-looking, modified Jaguar sedans had pulled up and stopped next to me, but when I glanced over, …
Subway sandwiches are delicious. They taste good and are good for you. Not to mention, you, the buyer gets to choose what type of bread, meat, cheese and extras to put on your sandwich. Think …
Naked appearances in public — we’ve all had these disconcerting dreams. Psychotherapists and dream interpreters tell us this can indicate something hidden in our true nature needs to come …