Giving in to Greed

Webster defines it as “excessive or reprehensible acquisitiveness.” Though Scripture offers repeated warnings against it, most people find ways to read around them and justify their selfish actions. Webster defines it as “excessive or reprehensible...

In Celebration of Risk-Takers

Before Captain D. Michael Abrashoff took command in 1997, the USS Benfold seemed to be a sinking ship, plagued by low morale, poor performance and outdated policies. In less than two years under his leadership, it moved from fleet embarrassment to winner of the...

New Beginnings

When I was about 4 years old, my father’s company transferred him from Louisiana to Ohio. I don’t remember much about that transition, except that it ultimately didn’t happen. Instead of accepting the job transfer, my parents chose to start a new...

Beating Burnout

Feeling a little burned out? You might want to get a group of friends together and bang on some drums. It seems to help, according to a recent study involving some long-term care workers. Employees at the Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community in Meadville,...

Tell Me What I Don’t Want to Hear

Mel Gibson has long been accustomed to the adulation of the crowds. For years a Hollywood box-office favorite, he has captured numerous coveted leading man roles. With each successive film, both his bank account and his fan base have grown. His latest film foray,...