Name That Tune

Name That Tune

There are several variations of the story, but this is my favorite. So even if you’re familiar with the theme, please read all the way through. The music director of the local church had a discipline of choosing one hymn to be sung at every service during a given...
Let Me In!

Let Me In!

I try to be a kind driver. When people make mistakes such as pulling out in front of me, I produce excuses for them. “He must have a lot on his mind.” It’s amazing how that paradigm shift frees me from getting angry over the incident. I have a friend who does...
The Sweet Spot

The Sweet Spot

  One of the joys of living in the country happens about this time of year: a crop of wild raspberries grows at the wood’s edge of our yard. I have to calculate the timing of harvest just right – after they’ve ripened enough and before the deer or the bears...
The Truth and Nothing But the Truth

The Truth and Nothing But the Truth

We each have our own version of the truth. And that’s the truth. Really. In religion, consider how the core beliefs of devout Christians, Jews, Muslims, and atheists differ. Look at what not just the current political candidates but all candidates in your memory spout...