Dr. Barry Thornton Forrest Gump, at the grave of his beloved Jenny, lamented life’s design: “I don’t know if we each have a destiny or if we’re all just floating around accidental-like on a breeze.” Some form of Forrest’s pondering is what we all have asked at some time in our lives. Our purpose for […]
By Candy Arrington Occasionally we hear stories of generosity, kindness, or heroism. These stories warm our hearts and stir our souls. But for the most part, the news touts evidence of hatred, greed, violence, deceit, and heartache. Nations war. Government officials disagree. Leaders cheat. Natural disasters occur. Terrorism abounds. While it’s hard to have […]
By Doug Redford Baseball fans recognize that the number 42 is a very important one in the history of baseball. That was the number Jackie Robinson wore on his uniform. Robinson became the first African-American player for a major league baseball team when he took the field on April 15, 1947, to play for […]
Coming up in December’s issues of The Lookout: • Striving for Purpose • Worship • Christmas Joy • Facing Your Future
By Audrey Hector As a mental health therapist, I recognized the signs of depression in others—yet it was more difficult to detect them in me. Depression is generally characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, inability to concentrate, difficulty sleeping, and low energy. I struggled to take my own counsel and implement the strategies I […]
