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Jack Morris has a long walk home. Jack is currently walking from Jacksonville, FL to Seattle, WA, a journey of 3,000 miles, to raise money for Seattle Children’s Hospital. The fundraising goal for Jack’s trip is to raise $100,000 by … Continue reading →

There has been quite a bit of buzz around the Internet lately about the death of blogs. This discussion is fueled in part by the recent departure of some high profile bloggers from the blogosphere. The irony of this discussion, of course, is that much of it is occurring on blogs.

Fallen! Fallen! Oh, how the mighty BLOG has fallen!

The arguments that blogs are dead usually center around several key points. Continue reading →

Probably everyone has had a friend or loved one go through a time of grief. Sooner or later tragedy, pain and loss strike each person and as a result of this we all have witnessed a friend or loved one grieving some loss.

How we interact with others in grief can determine whether we bless or damage that person. The worst insults a grieving person receives are often from a well-meaning friend or loved one. Some of you know what I mean all too well. Continue reading →

Fall is in the air where I live. The days are still warm but the nights are cooling and leaves are beginning to change and drop from the trees. The winds of change are beginning to blow. I debated for many years as to my favorite season. Living in the northeast we experience four fully distinct seasons – each with enjoyable and not-so-enjoyable parts. I used to vacillate between autumn and spring as my two favorite seasons but I have finally decided that I like autumn best of all. Spring brings the promise of green and new life – but it also brings the promise of bugs and allergies… Ugh! Continue reading →

Born in Church

I was born in the choir loft as the old saying goes. My father is a pastor as is his father before him. I was in church on my first Sunday after being born and was dedicated and raised in church. Growing up I attended Sunday School, Sunday morning services, Sunday evening services, Wednesday evening services. As a teenager I also attended weekly youth group meetings. When there were special missions conferences, stewardship conferences or revival meetings I was there. I attended Christian schools for almost all of my education and attended mandatory chapel services every week. Several years after graduating from high school I enrolled in Bible college, eventually earning a BA in Theology. Continue reading →

Do you ever feel like you are just going through the motions? Do you ever look around you and wonder what keeps people going? Most people I know operate out of something we often call resignation (and no, I don’t mean quitting your job resignation either).

What do I mean by all of this? What is my proof that something is seriously wrong? Consider the following thoughts: Continue reading →

I spent two very enjoyable years working as a newspaper reporter for The Eagle Newspaper. During that time I learned a few things about news reporting and writing headlines. Accurate reporting does not have to be boring; Attention-grabbing headlines do not have to be intentionally misleading.

I can honestly say that The Eagle, despite being a small-town weekly, worked hard to produce accurate and reliable news. Conversely, I used to be amazed at how I could attend the same event as major-market news reporters (TV or print) and end up with a completely different story. I would be amazed at the spin they would put on an article to suit whatever bias they felt compelled to apply. On more than one occasion I was not certain that I was reading or watching news about the same event that I covered! Continue reading →

Do-it-yourself health care is a growing trend, according to Cara Buckley, writing in the NY Times yesterday. Increasing numbers of uninsured, young adults are relying on Internet research from sites like WebMD to self-diagnose medical problems, borrowing or swapping prescription drugs from friends to treat ailments, and stockpiling needed medication and supplies whenever they are able. Skyrocketing medical insurance premiums put coverage well outside the reach of nearly everyone without employer-subsidized insurance (and a growing number of those with employer-subsidized insurance) while rapidly rising medical costs prevent many uninsured adults from seeking medical care. Continue reading →

From the archives – This article was originally published in the summer of 2007 while very high gasoline prices were common. Prices may have come down from their record highs but gasoline costs still represent a hardship for many families. … Continue reading →