The story of Mother’s Day is one of the great paradoxes of the 20th Century. It is both a celebration of love, admiration, ambition, persistence and ultimate victory; and a sad tale of the harmful effects of bitterness, desperation and loss. Ann Reeves Jarvis: The Model of Mother’s Day Ann Read more…
You may have heard about the family which was taking pictures from The Ledge in Chicago’s Willis Tower when a crack appeared beneath their feet. The see-through glass bay on Floor 103 called “The Ledge” was designed for this very purpose. It extends about four feet from the building. After Read more…
It doesn’t matter whether they are heading home from church or on their way to “wherever”; like warriors who are always ready for battle at the sight of the enemy, and like firemen bracing themselves for the next alarm, these shoppers are always ready to pull over after spotting “the sign.”
He wore his rubbers when it rained.He brushed his teeth TWICE a day (with a nationally advertised toothpaste).The doctors examined him twice a year.He slept with the windows open.He stuck to a diet with plenty of fresh vegetables.He relinquished his tonsils and traded in several worn-out glands.He golfed — but Read more…
Some people take their fun to extremes. Perhaps that’s why someone invented bungee jumping, deep sea fishing, whitewater rafting, hang-gliding, parasailing, and roller coasters. But we humans have an innate desire for one-ups-manship. For every diehard para-sailor, there is another person who wants to do something crazy like walk across Read more…
On July 1, USA Today reported that the Ramapo, New York, Police found the body of 79-year-old George Konnight. In the article, Steve Lieberman describes Mr. Konnight as an unusual man.
Years ago, I was pruning an old willow tree at the end of my backyard, when I noticed a huge limb that didn’t appear as productive as the others. It appeared out of place. I decided I should get rid of this ugly old branch once and for all, so Read more…
Imagine having a birth defect that will eventually result in blindness. Imagine being nine years old when learning this devastating news. That’s exactly the challenge of 9-year-old Ben Pierce.
Recently, the actor Geoffrey Owens, who played the Huxtables’ son-in-law on The Cosby Show, was spotted working at a Trader Joe’s in New Jersey. The woman who spotted Owens took pictures and posted them on social media.
You may work as a doctor, pastor, teacher, attorney, nurse, or a thousand other occupations. But if you have put your trust in Jesus Christ alone as your Savior, then you are firstly God’s child.