Courage to Carry On – Sunday, February 28, 2021
On September 7, 1940, German bombers attacked London, England. They attacked again the next day. And the next. Over the following eight months, Londoners did...
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A Quiet Groundswell of Love and Friendship – Sunday, February 21, 2021
A man sat in an airport, waiting for his flight, and reading the news on his phone. He shook his head, frowning, as he scrolled...
First in the Hearts of His Countrymen – Sunday, February 14, 2021
According to popular legend, an officer in the Revolutionary War once directed his men to fell some trees and construct a much-needed bridge. As the...
Lessons from Joseph – Sunday, February 7, 2021
A story from ancient times provides a poignant example of how mercy and justice intersect in our lives and our relationships. A young man named...
Trying a Little Harder to Be a Little Better – Sunday, January 31, 2021
Ardeth Kapp, now almost 90 years young, has always had a gift for connecting with young people. She knows, for example, that many kids don’t...
A Sense of Obligation – Sunday, January 24, 2021
When we meet someone, who has lived a long, healthy life, it’s natural to wonder what he or she did to achieve such longevity. Even...
All of Us Together – Sunday, January 17, 2021
“A free society is a moral achievement,” wrote the late Rabbi Jonathan Sacks in a book published just months before his passing. Freedom does not...
Seek Out the True and Trustworthy – Sunday, January 10, 2021
In our day, finding answers to questions has never been easier. When we have questions, we simply search the internet—which is now as simple as...
Dealing with Disappointment – Sunday, January 3, 2021
Every life needs aspirations—along with goals to help us achieve them. Our goals can be like the banks of a river, guiding the flow of...