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...
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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...
The Choices We Make – October 06, 2013
Not long ago, a family decided to spend a hot summer afternoon floating down a river on inner tubes. A river guide gave them clear...