“The Heroes We Remember” – Sunday, September 21, 2014
Every veteran has a story. Some spent their military service in the line of fire; others gave their service behind the scenes. Some carried weapons;...
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The Unfolding of Human Lives – Sunday, September 14, 2014
On New Year’s Day 1892, a ship of immigrants docked at Ellis Island in New York harbor. Annie Moore, a teenager from County Cork, Ireland,...
Putting People before Opinions – Sunday, September 7, 2014
This will always be a world of differing opinions. Like a brook that bubbles over rocks and obstructions, we frequently bump up against those who...
“Work Worth Doing” – Sunday, August 31, 2014
Work is what people do—and not just when they are grown. Toddlers have their work too: learning to walk and speak and use a spoon....
Welcome-Homes – Sunday, August 24, 2014
If it’s true, as Shakespeare wrote, that “parting is such sweet sorrow,”1 then perhaps we could say that reuniting is the sweetest joy. While saying...
Keeping Relationships Afloat – Sunday, August 17, 2014
A wise ship captain keeps his vessel in constant repair. He knows that a small leak today can grow into a sizeable hole tomorrow and...
A Little More Kind – Sunday, August 10, 2014
One thing this world needs more of is kindness. Our daily interactions provide limitless opportunities for more patience, thoughtfulness, forgiveness, and compassion: in other words,...
The Process of Life – Sunday, August 3, 2014
When a young family moved into their first home, they decided to build a playhouse for the kids in the backyard. The parents and children...
We All Need Love – July 27, 2014
We all know that food, water, and shelter are essential to sustain life. But there’s another basic need that is too often overlooked—the need to...