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When the Lakers forward formerly known as Ron Artes changed his name to “Meta World Peace” we all shook our heads, not in amazement or annoyance but the majority of sports fans just felt it was plain stupid. Most of us thought it would be short lived. Last night, Meta World Peace did not exhibit [...]
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Sanford, Florida - On February 26, 2012, an unarmed seventeen year old African American male named Trayvon Martin was shot and killed by a neighborhood watch captain. The captain, George Zimmerman, allegedly felt as though Martin was acting suspiciously and contacted 9-1-1. Zimmerman is said to have followed Martin and, at some point, some type of physical confrontation ensued before police [...]
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I have been thinking a lot about a friend of mine. She was an awesome blessing to me during a period of loneliness in my life. I cherished her friendship. Conversation with her was easy and uplifting and I could always be myself around her. I moved to a different state and lost contact with [...]
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As a writer, you’re supposed to be an artist of words. You not only paint a picture to your readers but you convey emotion. As you portray a message, the words can move the reader and allowing them to reason or agree with it. My teacher once told me a writer’s job is just as [...]
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I have always loved church. When I was a child, no one forced me to attend – it was a thrill. The musicians, the choirs and the shouting were all so entertaining to me. As a child that is what church was for me: entertainment. As I grew older and began to understand more about [...]
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I am single and I have no children. For me that’s not a problem but for others it seems to cause some discomfort. Like when you’re conversing with someone and you begin talking about your life and you say, no I’m not married and no I don’t have any children. You get that awkward pause [...]
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“Everyone lives” Robert Louis Stevenson famously remarked, “by selling something.” It is these words of the Scottish novelist, who gave us Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde, which have found a proudly conspicuous place in nearly every sales and business strategy book ever to land in the leathery hands of some of the most avaricious business [...]
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Everyone’s talking about him, from unbelievers to believers: Tim Tebow. After the incredible upset over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs, how can you not talk about it? I’ll admit, I didn’t think they were going to win. But, I like Tim. His humble attitude on and off [...]
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I was returning a DVD at the outdoor kiosk last week, and a boldness overcame me. There he was, again, the same guy, standing outside the convenience store asking for handouts. I saw him there often, working the odds: ask enough people for a little and maybe he’ll accumulate enough for a meal. Or a [...]
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The incarnation of Christ makes serious claims on each and every one of us. For those who have not committed their lives to him, they are under the most authoritative moral obligation to do so. And for those who have committed their lives to him in faith and repentance, they are under the most authoritative [...]
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Praise Jesus Christ! ‘And he said unto, How is it that you sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?’ – St. Luke 2:49 – Holy Bible (KJV) When we have sincerely become born again, we want to utilize all our talents for the glory of our Lord and Savior [...]
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It has become commonplace for most children in the world to live in a home without both parents. For some reason or other their mommy and daddy just don’t love each other anymore. If both parents are still somewhat committed to the parenting task, they will typically split up the responsibilities. The way this usually plays [...]
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