I love to hear stories about how parents motivate their children and others to get physically active. The benefits of moving around and exercising seem …
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Don’t Forget Dietrich
I am reading about the life of the German theologian and pastor, Dietrich Bonhoeffer. He was one of the few voices warning the world about …
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I was five years old, carefree and innocent. I lived in Kansas at the time. My father was the pastor of a small church and …
Read More »Dorothy’s Escape
What amazes me about people is that even though some are faced with seemingly insurmountable odds, they move ahead with courage and hope. I’m inspired …
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When I was growing up, my weekends felt boring and ritualistic. Since my dad is a pastor, we went to church, and then my parents …
Read More »Vaccines and Autism
Court Denies Link between Vaccines and Autism I’m smart enough to know when I’m not smart enough and in the debate about vaccines and disorders …
Read More »A Leap of Faith
I’m always up for an adventure. Except when that adventure involves water. Despite four years of swimming lessons at the YMCA next door to my …
Read More »Passed Out at the Pool
It was a warm summer day in 1975. I was living in Atlanta, Georgia, at the time teaching Social Studies. We lived in a town …
Read More »Following Jesus is Risky
When Jesus came to Israel and revealed himself as God’s son, it cost him his life. It was not the secularists or liberal Romans who …
Read More »New Plans on My Trip
When I count my blessings, I typically include the fact that I am currently studying at a health sciences institute that is committed to service, …
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