Way back in 1776, John Adams and others decided that the phrase “E pluribus unum” would become the mottos for the new country called America. Translated, it means “Out of…
Each of us engages in reflecting or remembering the past at some time every day of our lives. It could be the tune or words of a song or a…
Humankind seems to be most comfortable living within the borders we build for ourselves. Interestingly enough, churches do the same thing. Perhaps the most common phrase among congregants is, “But…
The reality of our world today tends to focus on events while experiences are absent of humor. Wars, pandemics, environmental crises, social conflicts, gun violence, and so much more seem…
In a world that often floats "fake news" and lies, how do we define "Truth," and how do we know it when we see it?
Many of us begin a new year with a list of promises or proposals of things we hope to accomplish in the days ahead. Truthfully, many of us don't get…
Since March of 2020, life has changed for everyone. One of the most difficult aspects of the past eighteen months has been our inability to share remembrances of those who…
Lingering in the "what ifs" of life can be a burden that goes nowhere. After all, the past is gone; it's too late to take another direction. What if you…
One of the most evident realities in our society today is the concept of hypocrisy, or as it is often stated, “People don’t practice what they preach.” Every day the…
From our earliest years we are taught to be afraid. “Don’t talk to strangers” marks an early beginning of learned fears. Housed in that fear, we are taught that someone…