Walk On – Sunday, July 20, 2014
The sometimes tragic experiences of the early American pioneers are more than just interesting history lessons. Though they took place over a century and a...
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What They May Become – July 13, 2014
John Trebonius was a humble schoolteacher in Germany many years ago. He was known for the unusually respectful attitude he showed toward the young people...
“A Feeling That Nurtures the Soul” – Sunday, July 6, 2014
Happiness and gratitude are linked together inseparably. Those who are grateful tend to be happier, and those who are happy tend to be more grateful....
What Can You Do? – Sunday, June 29, 2014
In an elementary school classroom filled with energetic children, the teacher asks the students to respond to two questions. The first question is “What do...
Fatherhood Moments – Sunday, June 15, 2014
At times, every father wonders, “Where did the time go?” Children who just yesterday were so small, so dependent on us, so eager to spend...
The Root of Good Manners – Sunday, June 08, 2014
Actor John Rhys-Davies sometimes speaks to young people about overcoming shyness. He says that it is quite natural to feel shy, to be uncomfortable in...
Choose Not to Be Offended – Sunday, June 01, 2014
Much of the joy we experience in life comes from our interaction with other people. For the most part, our associations are pleasant and cause...
It’s Not the Best, but It Could Be Worse – Sunday, June 01, 2014
A sweet older woman recently shared her perspective on life, developed over many years of navigating all its ups and downs. She said, “My health...
Honoring Our Heroes – Sunday, May 25, 2014
On February 3, 1943, the U.S. Army troopship Dorchester, part of a naval convoy, steamed steadily across the icy waters of the North Atlantic Ocean...