By David Faust Nobody wants to be a crybaby. From childhood we learn to keep our emotions in check and to stifle embarrassing tears. But some tears are necessary. Like rain after a drought, tears can penetrate and soften a heart that’s hard and dry. Like a hot shower after a hard day’s work, […]
Getting real with Kathy Troccoli
By Jamie Shafer Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with singer, songwriter, speaker, and author Kathy Troccoli in the midst of her Among Friends tour. As the host of this women’s event, Troccoli includes guest speakers like Carol Kent, Lisa Harper, Liz Curtis Higgs, and others to create a weekend experience that […]
The Lesson and Life — June 24, 2012
By Brent DeWees Friendly Persuasion is an old Gary Cooper movie set during the civil war about a family of Quakers. Naturally, the rules for good standing in the Quaker church were very strict and our hero Gary kept running afoul of what many today would consider unreasonable restrictions. Loving People Nevertheless, the […]
In the World — June 17, 2012
By Christy Barritt Least Religious States Revealed According to a new Gallup poll, six of the least religious states in the country are in the Northeast, and they include Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. On the opposite side of the spectrum, Mississippi was found to be the most religious state […]
Creative ways my dad loved me
By Shawn McMullen Children look up to their fathers for many reasons. Some dads are admired for their business expertise and their positions in the corporate world. Others are esteemed for their leadership skills. Still others are highly regarded for their athletic prowess. A select group of dads are admired for their integrity and […]
