Religion
The Bible is not a complicated book
The Bible says a lot of things. It says a lot of beautiful and inspiring things. It also says a lot of weird and confusing things. And it says some th...
The honest teachings of sorrow
“Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted” — Matthew 5“… there is time to weep and a time to laugh, a tim...
Walking in circles to straighten out our lives
Delaware’s beloved Rev. Dr. James Leslie served as Ohio Wesleyan’s prophetic conscience and university chaplain for 28 years. He had many ...
Find time to soak in world around you
It was a lovely April day. The temperature was mild, and the sun was shining. Every lawn was lush and green. The trees were budding forth with leaves ...
What’s stealing your focus?
I have been blessed in my lifetime with good eyesight. I am 45 years old, and I have never had glasses, contacts or a monocle (you may need to look th...
US not as bad off as newscasts suggest
Every evening, my wife and I typically watch the 6:30 p.m. national news broadcast on one of the television networks. I know that in today’s age...
Instead of condemning others, try showing compassion
One assumes that those who call themselves Christians offer themselves, at some level, to follow Christ. We also can assume there are many “inte...
Showing compassion for others goes a long way
When Jesus appeared before the disciples after the resurrection, they were a little scared. They were wondering what was going on. At first, they did ...
Try escaping the noise this spring, summer
Several years ago our extended family traveled together to the Grand Canyon. It was my third time to experience the majestic grandeur and glorious bea...
Try escaping the noise this spring, summer
Several years ago our extended family traveled together to the Grand Canyon. It was my third time to experience the majestic grandeur and glorious bea...
