A Contribution For The Recipe Box
If we think about it, sometimes the greatest joys in life, can come in very small, furry packages that delight us with their own simple joy in life.
Inspiration
What Mary’s Mother Knew
As the Advent season approaches, our thoughts turn to Mary, Joseph, and the Baby, but have you ever wondered about Mary’s mother?
Dear Sean
Sean Dietrich receives a poignant letter of abject grief, and answers as only one of our great American writers and sages is able to do.
Memorable ‘Memes’ by Citizen Writer, Rob Pue
While it’s sad that so few people are now willing to take the time to read a ten- r fifteen-minute article in full, I’ve come to realize that “memes” can play an important role in this age of instant information sharing.
Reflections on Life’s Legacy and Purpose
In a century, say in 2123, we’ll find ourselves resting alongside our loved ones, while strangers occupy the homes we toiled to build, owning everything we cherished.
Every Life Enriches Someone Else’s
The radicals of the left sure do get animated about abortion. Put a measure on the ballot to legalize the surgical execution of their young, and more of them will show up to vote “yea” than showed up for the “save the Palestinians” rallies at Harvard last month.
War Angel, by Sean Dietrich
“I know what I saw,” said William. Mister William was old when I interviewed him years ago. Ancient, actually. Mid-nineties. Bent and pale. A television was playing in the background of his nursing home apartment. Old people like to have televisions playing in the background. It’s like having company. “It was World War II,” William …
You Are Beautifully Broken
One year ago, when 180 of us disaffiliated from the United Methodist Church, our hearts were broken. But God transformed that hurt into something beautiful.
Imperfection in the Bible: A Testament to God’s Servants
The Bible, a sacred text cherished by billions, is a collection of scriptures that has shaped the moral and ethical foundation of various religions. Within its pages, we encounter stories of faith, devotion, and the human condition.
‘Tis the Season to Give Thanks
Humans are creatures of habit, but why do we do the same things over and over? To quote Tevye from “Fiddler on the Roof”—TRADITION!
Rudyard Kipling’s “The Gods of the Copybook Headings”: Timeless Wisdom for Modern Times
Rudyard Kipling, the renowned British author of classics like “The Jungle Book” and “The Man Who Would Be King,” was not just a prolific storyteller but also a keen observer of the human condition.
Sean Dietrich: Meeting Michelangelo
Michelangelo’s statue of David draws four thousand visitors each day the museum is open. Which is about a million and a half visitors per year. They come from all four corners.
Bad Things and Good People
Since the day that Adam and Eve got kicked out of Eden, life hasn’t been fair. Will there every be an end to our suffering?
Divine Wonders: 40 Miracles from the Bible
In a physical world, we sometimes grapple with the challenge of conceptualizing an unseen realm and acknowledging that miracles can indeed happen.
Are We Still A Constitutional Republic?
The framers of the Constitution envisioned a system in which the federal government would have clear boundaries to prevent overreach.
Sean Dietrich: Your Life
This morning I started thinking about you. Mainly, I was thinking about what you’re going through right now. Whoever you are.
Light a Candle for Israel
This week’s news about Hamas’ attacks on Israel has been appalling. What does Scripture have to say about the enemies of Israel?
Anger is Bad for Your Health
You’ve heard the phrase, “I don’t get angry—I get even.” How has that worked out for you in the long run?
Let It Go! Let It Go!
While the trees are dropping their leaves this fall, maybe it’s a good time for us to lay down some burdens and let go of things that are keeping us from Jesus.
Eternal Counsel: George Washington’s Farewell Address
George Washington’s Farewell Address, delivered in 1796, stands as a cornerstone of American political wisdom.