“Men are babies when they’re sick.” This startling admission was delivered over the pulpit by a former bishop some years back. On the women’s side, there was vigorous nodding and

There may have been about three families in the school district that never left Olive Township over spring break. That may be stretching it a bit, but the point is,

From San Francisco to the eastern seaboard, concerned citizens gathered, some holding signs, to let their voices be heard.  They rallied in Topeka.  They rallied in Muskegon.  They rallied in D.C..

For months now, a little four-letter word has been in the forefront of the national consciousness. Not to worry. It’s not one that would’ve gotten your mouth washed out with

According to a February 2009 CareerBuilder.com survey of more than 8,000 workers, a full 20% said they are late to work at least once a week. A surprising 12% admitted

Imagine my surprise and delight when I received a lovely email yesterday from Dr. Day, the Executive Director of the Indiana Council for Economic Education.  With his permission, I am

If there’s one thing that can evoke parental ire, it’s the telling of a falsehood. Growing up, this particular sin was punished by a vigorous application of soap to the

What is up with Washington? For all the current talk of reconciliation, there’s sure not much to be had. Up on the Hill, we’ve got blue dogs, old dogs, new

Some years ago at a marriage retreat, the speaker challenged us to name a movie that described our relationships. It was an interesting exercise that made you stop and think.

Five rings, 82 flags, and the snow-covered slopes of Canada. Sweaty, triumphant athletes. Sweaty, dejected athletes. Gold medals, silver medals, and no medals at all. Stories of hardship, of endurance,