For about a year now, my church has been asking questions about the criminal justice system and what God might be calling us to do to create meaningful change. Before getting to the action part, we have spent a lot of time...
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Someone famous once said, “Not all progress is good.” This comes to mind when I recall my boyhood...
Read MoreWhen my car needs maintenance, I take it to a mechanic. When I need a medical procedure performed, I make an appointment with my physician. And when I want to develop a plan to make the most advantageous financial decisions...
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There are very good reasons that prospective pet parents may not be cut out for puppyhood. Not...
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As a compassionate, no-kill animal rescue organization, Palmetto Animal League owes it to the dogs...
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Some of you might look at that statement and cringe. You can barely manage one dog, especially if...
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It’s difficult in animal rescue to see a young, energetic dog being held back from life due to a...
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What in the world is happening? Such is the question asked more and more frequently of me. Just...
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A major collector and regular reader of this column invited me to visit his Hollywood screening...
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The New Testament shares a story about Jesus in which a person of wealth called out to him,...
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Beginning at sundown Sept. 6, Rosh Hashanah is the celebration of the Jewish New Year. It’s an...
Read MoreOne of the questions I’m most often asked is “What makes a community foundation different from other charities?” Though most people understand what other charities do, the breadth of community foundations’ operations, and the...
Read MoreWhen life goes sideways, it is only natural for us to ask “Why?” Theodicy is a theological doctrine that focuses on those whys. “Theodicy” is one of those 50-dollar words that seminarians are given to impress others. In general,...
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A popular cuebid that bridge players use is called the Michaels cuebid. If the opponent opens a...
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Dog to dog socialization is very important to your dog of any age. Dogs are naturally pack animals...
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