Things that Matter

Probably you have heard of—if not seen—the ongoing Jeopardy contest in which man once again faces a machine, this time an IBM computer named Watson. Much is being said about the match and its implications. But I was struck with something that I read i… more »

Wexford Carol Good people all, this Christmas time, Consider well and bear in mind What our good God for us has done In sending his beloved Son. With Mary holy we should pray, To God with love this Christmas Day In Bethlehem upon that morn, Ther… more »

A Psalm for Thanksgiving Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth. Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before Him with joyful singing. Know that the LORD Himself is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the she… more »

Riding the bus to work some time back, I noticed a car with several religious bumper stickers, as well as the Ichthus, displayed on the back. The bumper sticker that caught my attention read simply, “Try Jesus.” As I began to consider that short clause,… more »

There is no dignity quite so impressive, and no independence quite so important, as living within your means. — Calvin Coolidge Living beyond one's means affects many individuals, families, organizations, and nations, and it leads to a host of problems… more »