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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...
Our world is awash in violence. Consider the California man dressed as Santa and accused of a murderous shooting spree. Police report that he began by shooting an innocent eight-year-old girl in the face and then shot at least nine people before killing himself (CNN.com, December 25, 2008).
America remains at the center of an economic and moral meltdown. As we have long warned, our moral meltdown will cause our economic meltdown, and without real repentance our sins will ultimately contribute to our prophesied destruction. Even well known "Wall-Street insiders" are now beginning to make this connection! When famous hedge fund manager Michael...
In the days before good ventilation, coal miners never entered a mine without a canary in a cage. Canaries sing constantly, and if the canary ceased singing (and passed out), it signaled immediate evacuation of the mine, due to buildup of deadly carbon monoxide and methane gases.