The Benediction

THE BENEDICTION The late The late Richard Halverson was Chaplain of the United States Senate from 1981 through 1994.  Prior to that he had served as a pastor for many years. A friend once asked him, “Dick, what was the most significant thing you did that brought vitality and...

That Will Be More Than Enough

THAT WILL BE MORE THAN ENOUGH The B-17 Flying Fortress was America’s workhorse heavy bomber during World War II. Before Germany and Japan surrendered, 12,731 of the planes dropped more than 1.5 million tons of bombs. Among the young men on those bombing runs were actors Clark Gable and...

Why Do Golf Balls Have Dimples?

WHY DO GOLF BALLS HAVE DIMPLES? The simple answer is that dimpled balls fly farther. More than a century ago, golfers were well aware that scuffed, dented, scratched, or pockmarked balls performed far better than perfectly smooth balls. A golf ball is typically whacked off the tee in less...

Is Doubt The Opposite of Faith?

IS DOUBT THE OPPOSITE OF FAITH? Real people of faith have real doubts. Maybe you’ve been led to believe that just isn’t so. All too often churches are assumed to be fortresses of unassailable certainty – places where spiritually mature people no longer have serious questions about God’s existence,...

The 10 Most Important Things Are

THE 10 MOST IMPORTANT THINGS ARE… LOVE The Special Feeling That Makes You Feel All Warm And Wonderful. RESPECT Treating Others As Well As You Would Like To Be Treated. APPRECIATION To Be Grateful For All The Good Things Life Has To Offer. HAPPINESS The Full Enjoyment Of Each...