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In the classic comic strip, Hi and Lois, Chip is eating at the table with his family when he announces, "I discovered something new in school today." His mother smiles and says, "Oh, really! What was that?" Chip replies, "A level of boredom I never knew existed." While we hope that is not

In a recent article in USA Today, Rita Rubin wrote an article concerning the communication gap between physicians and patients. She writes of Barry Weiss, a professor of clinical and community medicine at the University of Arizona, who remembered a time when he consulted with a colleague ab

A church in Boca Raton Florida has cut a deal to put a 99-foot phone tower inside the cross of their building. Some church members opposed the plan and thought it sacrilegious. Others thought it good business and stewardship. The cross will be carrying messages around the world. Regardless

Celebrated southern writer, Pat Conroy, had a complicated relationship with his father, a Marine aviator. This relationship was immortalized in the novel,The Great Santini . Pat and his father did come to... Continue Reading...

We all need someone to stand by us some time. Television and print reports told the story of thirteen-year-old Natalie Gilbert. Natalie was asked to sing "The Star Spangled Banner" before a full house at a NBA playoff game. As sometimes happens, Natalie forgot the words. She closed her eyes and

In one of their books, Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen retell an ancient story. There was a thief in ancient times who stole a magnificent coat. It was made of the finest of materials and had buttons of silver and gold...

The Alamo is under attack again. This time it is by termites. The news told the story of attempts to protect the ancient mission and fort. Monitoring systems have been installed underground. Traps filled with pieces of wood are to be monitored monthly. After the termites are detected poison

In Des Moines, Iowa, a woman who is an airport worker has reported to federal officials the theft of her peanut butter and jelly sandwich from the lunchroom. Local police didn't want anything to do with it, so it is now in the hands of the Transportation Safety Administration. While s

It is important to remember that Jesus did not quit meeting with His disciples because Judas was a traitor and a thief, because Peter was fickle, or because Thomas had his doubts. His disciples were at times rude, thoughtless, unkind, and selfish. His disciples still sometimes manifest thos

The world was saddened to learn of the recent death of Fred Rogers of "Mister Rogers Neighborhood." After graduating from Rollins College in Florida, Rogers intended to go to a seminary and study for the ministry. He changed his plans after watching what he considered horrid chil