Tag Archives: Character

It is a beautiful Saturday morning. Sunny, but the ground is a bit wet from the morning showers. I am seated by the pond near my home and am taking in the waterscape as part of my personal time of reflection. I usually pray and reflect in my living room, ...

What is a virtuous woman?  Many definitions describe her as: a woman having or showing high moral standards, a woman who is morally excellent or an upright and righteous woman who conforms to ethical principles. The king in Proverbs describes her this way: Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above ...

I spent the past day and a half with my son at his college orientation. I had no idea what to expect. I saw the other parents with puzzled looks on their faces. I envisioned myself with that same puzzled look. The confusions, questions, and fears they attempted to express ...

It was a downpour, a steady rain falling with no sign of letting up. My friend and I were picking strawberries at a local patch.  The day had begun with cumulus clouds, but we decided to take our kids and go for it.  It ended up that the kids sat in the ...

The presidential election season has descended on us already. One by one, we hear of yet another hopeful, announcing a bid for the presidency. Special interest groups and lobbyists will soon flood the air waves and mailboxes enlightening us on who we should vote for and why. Before long there ...