Category: Family

Sometimes, the claims of the faith community seem to be too fantastic to believe. In my tradition, we boast about a God who sets the captives free, transforms lives, mends broken hearts and resurrected Jesus from the dead. Most...

Recently I was asked to write a column about the benefits of corporate philanthropy. Though I was happy to share my personal perspective, hearing from some local businesses that have implemented corporate giving programs serves...

As if we hadn’t had enough bad news with the shooting and murder of one of our own in Bluffton, then the murders in Atlanta, less than a week after that was the mass shooting in Colorado. When I heard about it, my thoughts were...

COVID-19 quarantine, separation anxiety issues, and behavior concerns with a recently adopted dog can stem from how an owner treats the dog. Unintentional human behavior can inadvertently add to a dog’s insecurities. Working...

Most of us agree that a well-rounded education is one of the most important things we can provide for children in our communities. Education opens the door to opportunity and can level the playing field. Unfortunately, the sad...

One of the most important aspects of the Biblical faiths is the vocation of the pastor-shepherd, whether priest, minister or rabbi. Although much of Western modernity has placed a great emphasis on clerical motivational speakers...

Egypt has been a nation for approximately 5,100 years. China has been a nation for  approximately 4,100 years. India has been a nation for roughly 3,500 years. This summer, our nation will celebrate 245 years of existence. As...