John Adams, signer of the Declaration of Independence and America's second President, was the father of six children. During the War for Independence he spent much time in public service and away from his family. Not wanting to neglect his children, he and Abigail Adams wrote letters to each other about how the children's education … Continue reading A Father’s Influence
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Life
Life is what happens when you're making plans. No one-- Christian, Jew, Muslim, atheist-- no one is immune to the trials and tribulations common to the Human Race. We all make plans. We all have hopes and dreams for the future, often based on what is happening at the current time, whether they look promising … Continue reading Life
Why Do We Weep?
I sat in church Sunday morning and wept as the congregation sang “Just As I am” with a bridge of the chorus from “I Come to be Mended” by Travis Cottrell. Just as I am, without one plea, But that Thy blood was shed for me; And that Thou bidst me come to Thee, Oh, … Continue reading Why Do We Weep?
Easter: The Promise of Eternal Life
Easter eggs, chocolate bunnies, "Easter bonnets", Good Friday, all things related to Easter. I hope that Easter never becomes commercialized like Christmas, but I also wish it would become more celebrated and recognized for the right reason than a "special Sunday." From Wallbuilders: Importance of Easter Easter is celebrated across the world as one of … Continue reading Easter: The Promise of Eternal Life
Mindfulness
For several years now the medical community has been learning about "mindfulness" -- the idea that we can, and should, become more aware of our physical well-being by learning to take mental assessments of our well-being, or, as the Mayo Clinic page says "being intensely aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment, … Continue reading Mindfulness
THE RIGHT RENDITION 