In Greek and Cypriot culture, “Worry beads,” also called Kompoloi, are strings of beads manipulated with one’s hands to pass the time. Among the traditional uses, the beads serve as
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A famous comedian-1 once observed, “Horse sense is the good judgment that keeps horses from betting on people.” Of course, “horse sense” is just another term for good old fashioned,
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In 1872, a great demonstration was held in New Castle, Scotland. Crowds had gathered to give tribute to a man who had been born exactly 100 years before. His name
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Some sportswriters dubbed the 1985 world series as the “Show Me” series. The two teams — the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals — both were from Missouri,
The famous German play, “Faust,” was inspired by a sixteenth-century magician who claimed to be in league with the devil. In one version of the legend, Faust sells his soul
There is an old story about a rich man who had acquired his wealth through a series of questionable business deals. He decided to enter politics and run for public
Jesus’ cry, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” is one of the most poignant moments in the gospels, or in any work of ancient literature. It is
Children’s Sunday Sermon March 1, 2020 Good morning boys and girls. In the old “Bugs Bunny” cartoons, “Daffy Duck” often tries to trick Bugs into going someplace or doing something
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Some years ago, the widely read author and theologian Henri Nouwen wrote about a man named Bob, the husband of a friend of his who died suddenly of a heart
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The early Church leader, St. Augustine, once was confronted by a man who showed him his pagan idol and asked, “Here is my god; where is yours?” Augustine replied, “I
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A national magazine ran a story that began with a picture of a man lying prostrate on subway stairs. This was followed by a series of images taken for thirty
In the fairytale “The Hobbit,” all hobbits live very dull, docile, dreary lives. They eat six meals a day, and they love their peace and quiet. The quieter it is,
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There was once a wise old music teacher who taught scores of students over the years. Invariably, when she prepared her pupils for recitals, she would encourage them to practice
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Those who have been to the Holy Land often come back to report a surprise: it is so very small. Especially Jerusalem. No matter how many Bible maps you may
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In the famous novel, “The Diary of a Country Priest,” -1 there is a moving scene in which the priest encounters a woman who is completely turned in on herself.
On the night of November 4, 1940, the City of Coventry, in England, already battered in several fierce raids by the Germans, was subjected to a continuous, 9-hour hail of
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This year, we are reminded of the much-beloved children’s television personality, Mr. Rogers, in the new movie, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” Starring Tom Hanks, (who some would say
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Elie Wiesel, the great humanitarian and distinguished author, makes a powerful statement on human growth in his book, “Souls on Fire.” In it, he suggests that when we die and
It was the last day before the football team of a large University was to play its biggest game of the season … Unfortunately, the head football coach had just
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Mount Rushmore, located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, is famous for the gigantic sculptures of four past United States Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore
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