Inevitable but also avoidable

It was inevitable—and for those of you not there yet, just wait. I remember going with my mom to an out-of-town dermatologist. Among other things, she was concerned about the bruises on her hands and arms. Her skin was becoming more fragile and she wanted to know what...

Pendulum Christianity

The Foucault pendulum greets visitors of Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles with its grandeur and precision. The massive bronze ball is suspended from a 40 foot long cable and is a visible representation of the earth’s rotation. The nature of the pendulum is...

Even Crusty Old Bachelors

February is a month for sweethearts—a month filled with cards, candy, flowers and even the occasional Valentine’s dinner. No doubt about it, February is traditionally the most romantic month of the year. Several years ago I helped plan a Sweetheart Banquet in our...

A Healthy Spiritual Life

The American Heart Association has listed seven behaviors and factors which will decrease a person’s risk of acquiring heart disease. Considering this is still one of America’s leading killers, our nation has been unsuccessful. Research has discovered one of the...

He’s Still Alive After Christmas

We still have our Christmas decorations up. It’s not that we aren’t motivated to sweep through the house and box everything up for another year; it just seems a bit too early. I’m not quite ready to put away all the reminders of this “most wonderful time of the year.”...