By Jeanette Hanscome I was working at a preschool the year of the O.J. Simpson murder trial. I’ll never forget the day when the staff hovered around a portable radio, listening for the verdict. Not guilty. “No!” Mary punched the desk. Jo cried out, “What?” I just stood there, wordless. Everyone believed the former […]
By Jacqueline J. Holness The use of marijuana in American culture has long been associated with a subculture characterized by freewheeling, lackadaisical, radical aberration to societal mores. “Marijuana is the most common illicit drug used in the United States,” according to the National Institute of Drug Abuse. However some Americans have become marijuana legalization […]
By Ruthanne N. Arrington When my father-in-law had a heart attack, I spent lots of time in the hospital critical care waiting area. Over the course of a week, I observed numerous families and interacted with many. Perhaps the most tragic situation was an 18-year-old motorcycle accident victim. As the family learned more about […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. If you could ask God any “why” question, what would it be? Read Job 24:1, 9-12, 19-25. 2. Which of the following are Job’s main concerns or complaints? • God’s not running the world very well. • If God exists and is all-powerful, why is there evil? • Evil people […]
By Kelly Carr It seems to be human nature to not want to be restricted. Cole Porter wrote the song “Don’t Fence Me In,” and that’s the mindset of many people when they hear about rules or boundaries set in place. But boundaries aren’t always bad. • Every game, from chess to tennis to Minecraft, […]
