Live Backward – January 07, 2007
The longer we live, the more we have occasion to attend the funerals of those who have been dear to us. During such memorial services,...
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Leaping into a New Year – December 31, 2006
New beginnings can be invigorating. Just as a fresh blanket of snow changes the landscape into “unmarked territory,” calling out to little explorers with their...
Good Tidings of Great Joy – December 24, 2006
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men” (Luke 2:14). Thus sang the herald angels to the humble shepherds...
The Warmth of Christmas – December 10, 2006
One hundred and sixty years ago, Hans Christian Andersen gave us the story of “The Little Match Girl,” which has become a beloved Christmas story....
Good Things to Come – December 03, 2006
With the advent of Christmas, we rejoice in good things to come. School children make red and green paper chains, counting down the days; grown-ups...
Celebrate the Differences – November 26, 2006
Sometimes young people, while searching for the person they want to marry, become excited when they find someone who shares their interests, opinions, and tastes....
Abundat Hearts – November 19, 2006
At this season of autumn and harvest, we count our many blessings and give thanks. Our thoughts turn to a thanksgiving and harvest festival celebrated...
For Your Tomorrow We Gave Our Today – November 12, 2006
Across an ocean, there is a cemetery built for Allied soldiers who died in World War II. It includes a memorial with an inscription that...
There Is No End to Love – November 05, 2006
Winston Churchill, known for his bulldog tenacity and stirring oratory, is regarded as one of Britain’s greatest heroes and statesmen. But despite his achievements in...