John the Baptist was as Old Testament as the New Testament gets. He fit the description of a wild prophet of the Lord. Like Elijah he wore camel skin for clothing, lived in the wilderness, … Read More
The Overheated Attitude
My car has spent most of its summer in need of repairs. Serpentine belt squealing through the end of its life cycle? Check. Transmission thrown into fits and grinds? Sure. Air conditioning compressor seizing up … Read More
Thief… Laborer… Provider
Most people are enjoying retirement by the age of 83, but not Doris Marie Payne. She gained world renown in a career that spanned more than six decades. Her work has taken her across the … Read More
The Power of Lies
You can walk the streets of Moscow today and forget that an illegal war is being waged by your own country just across the border. A Russian member of parliament was being interviewed by the … Read More
Faith’s Loyal Servant
It is no exaggeration to say that without Sir Isaac Newton, there would be no space exploration. The man was able to stretch his mind beyond contemporary conventions and see the things everyone else missed. … Read More
Why Do We Do It Like That?
Here’s a fact you’ve known for years, but probably never noticed: baseball runs counter-clockwise. The ball is hit and the runner takes off to his right. They make left turns at each base. From the … Read More
Worthy of Applause
In 1556, playwright Jean Daurat hit upon an ingenious idea. His plays were only receiving a modest response in the theaters of Paris, so Daurat gave out dozens of free tickets on the street. The … Read More
Beginning with Dignity
Every human being deserves my honor and respect. It should be my starting point in every human interaction. Why, then, do I find myself holding a neutral (at best) opinion of most people until I … Read More
Return to Me
Devotion to God was in a sorry state when Malachi declared God’s words to the people. Instead of bringing their best to the temple, the people brought animals that were blind, sick, and lame (Malachi … Read More
Turn Your Ear to Our Cries
This will be an especially difficult Memorial Day for our country. A holiday that brings to mind the reality of war and loss is never easy. We instinctively feel that death – especially the loss … Read More