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Comic Belief: You’re Wonderful!

Like most families, we went on vacation and drove 500 miles to look for a place that served home-cooked meals. We stopped to get our fix of Southern cooking. Our waiter was service-industry challenged. He couldn’t get anything right.... Continue Reading »

President’s Perspective: Let’s Unite — and Watch for a Miracle

It was a rainy, soggy day, and I was on my way to drop my kids off at school. I noticed a car that had slid off the side of the road and appeared to be stuck. I reasoned... Continue Reading »

Outside the Walls: A Complete Disciple

The small group of men huddled together. The time they had spent together the past year was filled with ups and downs. They trusted and believed in each other. There was one last thing they needed to do: Execute... Continue Reading »

Sunday Dinner: Let’s Resolve to Be More Hospitable

We are a month away from it all. The tree is down and out, the fruitcake, ham/turkey, collards, and black-eyed peas are eaten, children are back in school, people are back at their jobs, and we are in the... Continue Reading »

Wholly Healthy: Battling the Bug — Gastroenteritis

Lately I have seen many patients with gastroenteritis, an illness producing vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, chills, headache and, sometimes, fever. Here are a few tips on handling “the bug” that is so common now (and which, by the way,... Continue Reading »

Editor’s Word: The Blessing of Friendship

W. Ray Partain, one of the best friends I have ever known, died suddenly after a massive heart attack in December. Ray became a very successful businessman after he “retired” from his regular job. When he started his income... Continue Reading »

Comic Belief: The Gift of Teenagers

What happened? You put them to bed normal, and they wake up weird. They become teenagers. They dress for school, and they look like a Groucho Marx comedy team. You meet their friends and you want to say, “Pick... Continue Reading »

Worldview: The Hiddenness of God

Philosopher Frederick Copleston asked atheist philosopher Bertrand Russell what Russell would say if, after death, he faced God who asked him why he didn’t believe. Russell responded, “I would say, ‘Not enough evidence, God; not enough evidence.’” This exchange... Continue Reading »

Worldview: Books That Are Our Friends (or Should Be)

“Tolle lege. Tolle lege.” The sing-song words echoed in his ears: “Take and read. Take and read.” And read, he did. Augustine picked up his copy of the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans and read. What he read... Continue Reading »

Editor’s Word: Adoption … It’s Personal

Adoption is more than just an alternative to abortion. For my family and me, it is personal. Anne and I are the proud grandparents of three of the greatest blessings God has ever given us. One of our grandchildren... Continue Reading »

Sunday Dinner: Pork Tenderloin in Apple Marinade

Today’s recipe is an easy one, and you may have prepared tenderloin in a similar way. It can be made ahead of the time you need it, giving you more time to prepare the other parts of the meal.... Continue Reading »

Wholly Healthy: Dental care is more than cosmetic

Christmas is past. Herbie the Dental Elf is busy caring for the folks at the North Pole. And the rest of us, having spent a month or two eating way too many wonderful desserts, could probably use a checkup... Continue Reading »