Celebrate — and support — grads
The spring school term has come to an end at virtually all levels.
The end of the term means different things to students at different levels.
Are we really interested in teaching the needy how to fish?
“Give a man a fish, and you’ll feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you’ve fed him for a lifetime.”
The proverb is no magic wand, of course.
Reflections on mothers
It is human nature to wish that Mother’s Day will be a wonderful day of gratitude and blessing for every mother and every son and daughter. Surely for most, it is that kind of day.
Organ donation a final heroic act
While many people on organ transplant waiting lists receive lifesaving or life-enhancing transplants each year, many die awaiting a transplant that tragically never comes. April is National Donate Life Month, a time when this life-critical issue is brought to the forefront each year.
Kenya massacre should matter to us
Terror attacks in little-known pockets on the African continent often are overlooked in international reporting or are barely mentioned. But that was not the case with a horrific attack at Garissa University
In Christ, we have no need to fear
Jesus' example at Easter gives believers hope and triumph over fear and reason for confidence in God's work through his Son and Holy Spirit.
Start retirement planning now
Retirement means shifting gears, remaining true to oneself and preparing to continue to improve oneself. Each retiree must find his or her own way.
So we’re older — so what?
Older adults -- just like every age group -- have something to offer others and God since "we're not dead yet!"
Vaccinate for the benefit of all
Parents' decisions to withhold vaccinations for their children may put others at great risk of contracting diseases unnecessarily.
Churches and the race issue
Many religious leaders believe it is past the time when racial discord should have been resolved. The faith community can lend a prophetic voice as legislative remedies are formulated and proposed. They can make sure they and their congregations demonstrate acceptance and support themselves. Churches