It’s that time of year again! My neighborhood is alive with decorations—skeletons, ghosts, spiders, and all things spooky. Full disclosure: I’m not a fan of the holiday or its decorations. I understand that kids love the costumes and candy, but after exploring Halloween’s origins, I personally have never been enthusiastic about it. However, I often…

  Have you ever read a news story and thought, “This can’t be true! It defies common sense”? That’s exactly how I felt when I came across this story. I had to share it to shed light on the ridiculous and unfair treatment of a passenger by Delta Airlines. Here’s a recap: U.S. Marine Corps…

Grieving is hard enough when we lose someone we love. It’s common to wish for just one more conversation, thinking it would bring comfort. Emerging technology may offer a new way to grieve, but it comes with serious ethical considerations. In both Europe and the US, services are now available that can record a loved…

Several years ago, I had back surgery. Before the surgery, I prayed and believed God could heal me. The night before the surgery, I had no pain and was convinced God had done a miracle. I rejoiced but woke up the next morning in excruciating pain and needed the surgery. The surgery was a success,…

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