Perfect Peace – December 08, 2013
Over 2,000 years ago, shepherds tending their flocks by night heard the herald angels’ song of peace on earth and good will toward men.[1] With...
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The Way to Bethlehem – December 01, 2013
At this time of year, people all over the world turn their thoughts to Bethlehem, as did the shepherds of so long ago when they...
Happiness Is Expressing Gratitude – November 24, 2013
A common characteristic of happy people is that they feel grateful; even happier, however, are those who express their gratitude. It’s one thing to take...
Our Invisible Gift – November 17, 2013
We rejoice whenever someone embarks upon a worthy pursuit, especially in service to others—from joining the military to serving a religious mission to volunteering in...
Remember the Gettysburg Address – November 10, 2013
It was only a two-minute speech, given 150 years ago, but as long as freedom is prized and those who fight for it are honored,...
The Lessons of Our Lives – November 03, 2013
Obituaries are snapshots of a life. In short order, they give us a glimpse into a person’s experiences and character. Granted, they do not claim...
Turn to Heaven – October 27, 2013
If you’ve ever tried to help a toddler eat, you know how important independence is to human nature. The older a child gets, the more...
A Simpler Life – October 20, 2013
While serving in the president’s cabinet as United States Secretary of Labor, Robert Reich kept a hectic and pressure-filled schedule at the heart of the...
Our Search for Meaning – October 13, 2013
In 1941, Viktor Frankl was a prominent Jewish psychiatrist and neurologist in Vienna, Austria. The threat of Nazi concentration camps was increasing, but Viktor had...