Castles in the Air – March 12, 2000
Great accomplishments almost always begin as simple ideas that we nourish in daydreams, until they blossom into action and make our visions a reality. Often...
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Knowing When Enough Is Enough – March 05, 2000
When we’re young, we think about how much better life will be when we have more money. When we’re older and have more money, we...
Disease Cannot Cripple Love – February 27, 2000
It has been said, “Much of the world’s work is done by [people] who do not feel quite well.”1 The responsibilities of daily living are...
What’s In a Name? – February 20, 2000
Every child receives a surname at birth to identify it with its family. Often its given name comes from a friend or relative, the hope...
Once Upon a Time – February 13, 2000
“Once upon a time” is a phrase that starts many of our beloved fairy tales. Scholars tell us that storytellers used the words to alert...
Exuberance – February 06, 2000
Small children rarely walk anywhere. They leap, they dash, they run; the very words we use to describe their movement are as full of energy...
Don’t Turn Off the Light – January 30, 2000
Probably every parent who tucked a child into bed has heard the plea, “Please don’t turn off the light.” Most parents find a way for...
The Habit of Happiness – January 23, 2000
Many believe that happiness just happens to us, like the weather. But some have learned that they create their own “inner climate.” A woman who...
Glorifying God with Heavenly Music – January 16, 2000
Whether we sing, play instruments, or listen to what others create and perform, beautiful music offers each of us the opportunity to glorify God and...