By the time a child reaches the age of 18, he or she will witness 200,000 acts of violence, including 40,000 murders. That is the cumulative result of watching an average 25 hours of television a week. Is it any wonder then, that aggressive and violent behavior is a more characteristic trait in today’s teens?ContinueContinue reading “Reflections on Chardon”
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Oh No, Not Another Opinion on Jeremy Lin!
You don’t have to be a professional basketball fan to recognize the name Jeremy Lin. But in case you don’t, let me introduce you. Jeremy Lin is a point guard for the New York Knicks, a team that has won its share of championships, but in recent years one of the more mediocre teams inContinueContinue reading “Oh No, Not Another Opinion on Jeremy Lin!”
The Prettified Manger
I learned a new word today – prettify. “Prettify,” according to an on-line dictionary, means, “To make pretty or prettier, especially in a superficial or insubstantial way.” I came across the word in a reflection I was reading as part of my daily devotion. It was used in reference to the manger scenes that becomeContinueContinue reading “The Prettified Manger”
Walking Together in Faith 