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On January 20, 2009, Barack Hussein Obama assumed the leadership of a mighty but beleaguered nation. Regardless of whether we are individually thrilled, indifferent, or dismayed about the new American president and his Democratic majority, perhaps we should ask ourselves an honest question: are we sincerely praying for President Obama? A brief check of the...
My family walked in the shadow of death this last year. Not a pleasant subject, to be sure, but one that was thrust upon us nonetheless. I lost my mother in April, 2008. She was elderly and infirm, and for the last two years of her life suffered from the scourge of Alzheimer's disease. So, while it was sad to close that chapter, it was not unexpected, nor was...
How are you doing with your New Year's resolutions? Are you determinedly following through on your personal commitment to improve your appearance or your behavior? Or, are you feeling guilty because you are behind schedule? Maybe you haven't even started them yet. One of my favorite TV shows is CBS News Sunday Morning. Last Sunday's show had a brief segment...
While the syndicated "Dear Abby" advice column in many newspapers across the U.S. has been celebrated for decades for its wit and "common sense," in the column I read the other day it was clear that "Abby" had struck out. The individual writing to "Abby" was a 16-year-old, struggling with seemingly overwhelming homosexual feelings. Struggling to deal with those...
2008 closed as one of the most dramatic years in decades. From a historic election, to a reeling economy, to the outbreak of serious hostilities in the Middle East, every corner we have turned this year has confronted us with major changes. Change is a constant in our physical world. Our bodies change, aging and adjusting. Our families change, with children...
The good ol' USA has been on a binge. A real drunk. A fall down, slobbering, substance abuse induced intoxication. I'm not talking about alcohol or illicit drugs, but a binge nonetheless. And, as in an alcoholic stupor which leads to a terrific hangover, this country is feeling the painful effect of its overindulgence.
My wife and I rarely go to the movies, but I decided to shock her and we went to see The Day the Earth Stood Still. Okay, I know that isn't much of a treat, but it seemed better than the alternatives. This is a science fiction remake about an outer space human-like visitor who, with his faithful indestructible robot, comes to Earth on an important mission.
The Internet phenomenon of "blogging" has mesmerized the world. The term is a contraction of "web log," and each day millions of bloggers are transforming the way people obtain news and information, forcing the mainstream media to adjust to the changing times.
What a milestone! Recently my wife and I had the privilege of attending a family celebration for my parents' 60th wedding anniversary. For several weeks my sisters and wife secretly planned a party to honor our parents as they approached six decades together. On a Saturday night at the home of one of my sisters we gathered from near and far to recognize this...
Did you enjoy Christmas this year as much as last? Because of the worldwide economic downturn, many decided to spend less on gifts than in past years. Retailers certainly are not happy about this change. But many discovered that what really makes Christmas special to them is not the material gifts but the special time they spend with loved ones. Our...