Religion

It’s dependence that counts

In the Mariners’ Museum in Newport News, Va. there’s a special display for a rickety, home-made aluminum kayak. This tiny, makeshift boat seems oddly...

What kind of father are you?

What kind of father are you?Now, I know that many may be reading this who are not fathers. You may not even be father...

On family, fathers and Father’s Day

This is the season for thinking about the family. What with Mother’s Day behind us and Father’s Day fast approaching, and vacations and family...

Are you running out of ink?

Have you ever witnessed the president of the United States preparing to sign into law a piece of legislation which had been passed by...

Anybody for another Memorial Day Parade?

A couple of weeks ago, my bride decided to conduct a garage sale. Now, just for the record, I helped set it up, but...

Hiking down the trails of life

It has been several years now since I have actually experienced it, but this past weekend I was on the Appalachian Trail as it...

First Christian Church treats WPD

On Sunday, May 22, Sunday School youth from First Christian Church in Wilmington made treat bags and delivered them to the Wilmington Police Department...

Is there anyone watching you?

When I was in college I had to walk down an enclosed flight of stairs to get to the cafeteria for lunch. Being insecure...

Are you a fuse-lighter or a hole-borer?

Some years ago a friend of mine related to me a beautiful example of the power of prayer and the way in which God...

The importance of one

One of the favorite projects I enjoy giving my students from time to time – not every term, but every so often – is...