To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here All his life, Arland D. Williams, Jr., had been afraid of the water. As an undergrad cadet at the Citadel, where he was known as Chub, he had had to pass a water-safety and swimming test. Chub was afraid he wouldn’t be able to push through his fears. He did. But the biggest… Read more »
To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Are you ready for Christmas? During the season of Advent – which annually begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas and leads up to December 25 – followers of Jesus traditionally look for ways to prepare themselves for the coming of God’s own Son into the world. Throughout December we’ll ponder… Read more »
To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here How does the growth of God’s kingdom – the extending of his reign over human life – actually take place? Such gains rarely happen through epic battles or signature pieces of legislation. God seems pleased instead to use countless small acts of courage, generosity, and kindness. Ernest Gordon was a… Read more »
To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Seemingly out of the blue, there’s a new Indiana Jones. Fans of the Indianapolis Colts are keeping their fingers crossed that he might represent a positive turn in their football fortunes. NFL quarterback Daniel Jones – generally considered a first-round “draft bust” after five-and-a-half undistinguished seasons with the New York Giants… Read more »
To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here As J.K. Rowling was putting the finishing touches on her seven-part Harry Potter series, she received a lot of advice. Parents, teachers, psychologists, and fans of all ages around the globe made one heartfelt request: Please don’t let Harry die. A number of key characters had already met their demise at… Read more »
To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Last week I had a great adventure with a special 13-year-old. As each of our nine grandchildren crosses the threshold into their teens, I’m hoping they will want to join Bah Poo (that would be me) on a trip to a state of their choice. Nico, the oldest of our grands,… Read more »
To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here The world’s most powerful brands, as represented by their familiar logos, are famously effective at influencing our thoughts. When I see the stylized words “Coca-Cola” – white on a sea of red or red on a sea of white – I imagine popping the top on a chilled soda can. When… Read more »
Irish author and artist Christy Brown was born in 1932 in Dublin, one of 22 children (13 of whom survived) belonging to a bricklayer and his wife. Christy was not like his siblings. His body was ravaged by cerebral palsy. As a child he could not speak. He exercised little control over his muscles. Most observers concluded there was nothing… Read more »