From Rivals to Friends – August 04, 2013
In May 1860, four men were vying to be their party’s nominee for president of the United States at the Republican convention. Delegates were expected...
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The Person and the Moment – July 28, 2013
From time to time, moments arise in our lives that require us to stretch farther than we ever have before, to rise to the greatness...
No Toil nor Labor Fear – July 21, 2013
We live in an age of disposable goods. It seems that so many of our material things are made to be enjoyed for a brief...
Acceptance and Appreciation – July 14, 2013
Sometimes relationships flounder because we don’t convey enough genuine love—or perhaps we don’t convey it in quite the right ways. In our zeal to help...
Smile – July 07, 2013
Most of us would agree with the lyrics of the well-known song, “When you’re smiling, the whole world smiles with you.”1 But did you know...
Patriotism that Stands for Love of People – June 30, 2013
Anniversaries, birthdays, holidays, and other commemorations are an important part of life. They give us a chance to mark our progress, celebrate for a moment...
A Lifetime of Learning – June 23, 2013
With great excitement, a woman nearly 90 years old smiles at her grandson as he installs a new computer in her home. “Now I can...
Memories of Father – June 16, 2013
Popular culture and media sometimes portray fathers as either unnecessary or incompetent, and yes, there are bad fathers who are unworthy of the name. But...
Tenacity – June 09, 2013
A few years ago, a psychology professor at the University of Pennsylvania studied the lives of National Spelling Bee finalists. She wanted to find out...