Monthly Archives: January 2009

In the 1950s, Pete Seeger composed a song which The Byrds-and American rock band-would popularize some 10 years later: "Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season)." The lyrics of this song are taken almost entirely from the text … Continue reading →

Death seems so capricious-so unfair. But God is merciful and has the power over death. How will He provide a chance for salvation for everyone? God "desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the … Continue reading →

In this day and age it is hard to find peace. Noise surrounds us much of the time. Most of it comes from the machines, traffic and people around us. It is a great blessing to be alone-in the woods, … Continue reading →

Many men lust for power and control. When they attain it, however, they seek after more still. There is truth in the saying that "power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely." This has become evident over and over again in … Continue reading →

A unique part of the human body is the hand. With the hand we can reach out to help, we can express an emotion, we can greet people and we can give and take things. Indira Gandhi was quoted as … Continue reading →

Washington, D.C., is said to be the only city in the world where sound travels faster than the speed of light. Rumors and gossip have a speed all of their own-the especially destructive ones reaching speeds that boggle belief. Good … Continue reading →

Once we reach adulthood and are able to make decisions on our own, we have a responsibility to search out hindrances to a happy life that may lie in our way. Enemy number one (for almost everyone) stares back at … Continue reading →

Obesity is a problem in the Western world. Unhappiness is also a problem there. Our societies seem to be rushing to and fro seeking contentment while giving in to every supposed pleasure. The result is what Adam C. Powell Jr. … Continue reading →

Some hold extreme points of view in religion, business or politics. Their points of view, however, in one sense are not as objectionable as the fact that extremists are often unwilling to hear the other side. We all arrive at … Continue reading →

Problem solving is a challenge that can be character building. Farmers are constantly challenged by changing conditions of weather, soil or the market. All people have decisions and choices to make. Progress is good, but it is tenuous. We solve … Continue reading →