Features – Page 2

Feature: Surrounded by Plenty

It often happened that an old-time sailing ship, exploring and trading in new lands, would find itself calmed in the doldrums just east of South America. A Spanish galleon would sit for days, and even weeks, baking in the torrid tropic sun just off … [Read more...]

Poem: The Miracle of Morning

By Amanda Gorman I thought I’d awaken to a world in mourning. Heavy clouds crowding, a society storming. But there’s something different on this golden morning. Something magical in the sunlight, wide and warming. I see a dad with a stroller … [Read more...]

Poem: When Giving Is All We Have

One river gives Its journey to the next. We give because someone gave to us. We give because nobody gave to us. We give because giving has changed us. We give because giving could have changed us. We have been better for it, We have been … [Read more...]

Poem: And the People Stayed Home

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Feature: A Message From My Rabbi

Here we are. Mandated quiet time. That is, if we can settle down. Haven’t we been asking for this, even begging for this? At least in some way. We have complained about how busy we are, how tired and torn we are. How distracted by activity we are. … [Read more...]

Feature: Power of Social Media in Amplifying Bad News

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Feature: 13 Silly Ways to Improve Your Luck on Friday the 13th

13. Read top from bottom. That's why we're helping you out by starting with #13! 12. Put one article of clothing on inside out today. 11. Throw a penny on the floor and find it. 10. Get your St. Paddy's day on early and find a four-leaf … [Read more...]

Feature: Lord’s Test

THE LORD'S TEST I woke up this morning and knew that today, the sun would not be shining and the clouds would be gray. As I stepped outside, rain fell upon my head.| My car wouldn't start so, I walked to work instead. I forgot all of … [Read more...]

Blog: Turning Forty

Today I am turning the big 4-0. I’m divorced - not married. No children. Not a homeowner. I am extremely happy - life is good. I’ve lived all over the country. I am well traveled. I'm doing really well in my career. I’m fit and healthy, in fact … [Read more...]

Feature: Church Football Moves

When it's football season and it's Sunday it's important to note that football also takes place in church. Quarterback Sneak Church members quietly leaving during the invitation. Draw Play What many children do with the bulletin during … [Read more...]