Recently, a new book appeared called “Public Apology,” which features scores of “mea culpas” written to friends, family members, strangers and even celebrities. On the cover of the book is […]
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It happened not long ago, but for most, the events that began that day have faded from memory. Citizens the world-over desperately waiting for a sliver of hope. Prayers pouring
A recent seminary graduate, with an advanced degree in sociology, was called on to deliver a speech to a group of seniors in a retirement community. For what seemed like
If you are over 50, there’s a chance you may remember the popular weekly TV game show called “I’ve Got A Secret.” In the show, celebrity panelists would attempt to
There was a young man named Bud who spent two years working in the oil fields of New Mexico in order to earn enough money for college. One winter day,
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Most of you have probably had this feeling at one time or another: You’ve planned for months or even years the trip of a lifetime. Maybe it’s the ultimate vacation
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In his own inimitable style, baseball’s Yogi Berra once said, “You should always go to other people’s funerals, because if you don’t, they might not go to yours.” And then
Centuries ago, an ancient “father of the Church” named Cyprian, who lived in North Africa, sent a letter to a friend. In it he said, This seems a cheerful world
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Like all great discoveries, legend has it that the scientific “Archimedean Principle” was hatched by the famous Greek mathematician while he was taking a bath! It seems that Archimedes had
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This morning I have an important question to ask: “When were ‘the good old days?’” What I mean is, exactly what year, or what decade, or what century are we
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Today we begin with a simple little story from a recent headline. A story we might aptly call “The Parable of the Dumbest Stunt Ever.” Or more to the point,
A cartoon strip depicted a father attempting to engage his son in earnest conversation. The teenager is slouched down on the sofa, looking very depressed. His father seems concerned, trying
Today I’d like to speak about an all-too-common malady that has afflicted so many of us, and to offer a sure-fire cure. But first, as a sort of case study,
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Are you confused about the direction of your life? Do you feel like you don’t know who you really are? Are you having trouble deciding where you stand in terms
Let me begin today with some “food for thought.” With the dizzying array of “recommended” diet plans being touted these days, how do you decide which is best for you?
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A well-meaning mother was becoming increasingly worried that her daughter seemed discouraged and depressed. Perhaps projecting her own inner struggles onto her daughter, the mother believed that the young woman’s
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Some of you may be be familiar with the so-called “sad clown stories.” One version goes like this: In the year 1806, a respectable-looking young man visited a doctor who
Tired of just puttering around the house, a New York City man, just a few short months into his retirement, took on part-time work as a messenger. His job was
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Children’s Sunday Sermon May 4, 2014 Good morning girls and boys! How many of you have been to a real surprise party? I’m talking about a party where the person
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A number of questions about love, courtship and marriage were posed to kids ages five to ten. Their answers that follow are enlightening. WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A
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