The Voice of Summer: A Lenten Reflection

For, lo, the winter is past, The rain is over and gone; The flowers appear on the earth; The time of the singing of birds is come, And the voice of the turtle is heard in our land. Solomon 2:11-12 For any Michigander, Detroit Tiger Fan or just a Detroiter, you know the above, it …

Newt speaks the Truth…

Last night I watched the South Carolina debates on Fox News. What stuck me was the fact that the questions were not designed as “sound bites” and that they were fair. What a concept… It was refreshing to hear, for the most part, intelligent questions from the media. No “So if states want to ban …

The Modern Day Jonah

Image via Wikipedia “Pick me up and throw me into the sea” he replied, “and it will become calm. I know that it is my fault that this great storm has come upon you.” ~Jonah 1:12 NIV Jonah as in Jonah and the whale, the one from the bible. We all know the story, basically …

What Fred Astaire can teach you about New Year Resolutions

Image via Wikipedia When working on your New Year Resolution this year, try this. Instead of just relying on your will power, try relying on your will power plus a little extra help. Be it from friends or family, support groups, ministers or other religious leaders. There is no shame in asking or seeking help, …