“Hello darkness, my old friend…” I’ve been humming that folk song by Simon and Garfunkel for the last couple of days. As I sit down to write, Gwen and I are entering our fortieth hour without power at the house. First-world problems, right? I must wait for power to be restored. But really....

One of the most universal concepts in all human societies is that of Peace.  Virtually every language and religion on earth has a word and concept for Peace and holds it as a value.  Peace, that blessed state of freedom from disturbance, wrapped in tranquility, is so often desired and...

I’d like to encourage you to take a moment to think about a teacher who has meant a great deal to you. Perhaps it is someone who taught you in a school or Sunday school classroom. It could possibly even be a parent or other relative. I had a drama...

I have found delight on the lake whether I am water skiing or jumping off a dock and swimming. I used to enjoy both quite a bit. Both activities are wonderful forms of recreation and both cool you off on a hot day. One brings joy by cutting back and forth...

Ever since sin entered the world, worries and fears have been a constant struggle for mankind. Many common and rare fears have even been given special names. The fear of phobias is known as “phobophobia.”  “Xanthophobia” is a fear of the color yellow. A person with an abnormal fear of...