Summertime—And The Livin’ is Easy?

Summer camp is no longer just a way to break up the monotony of a long vacation for kids. With both parents working full time in more and more families, it’s becoming a necessity for childcare. For 13 years after having children, I worked part time. The reason...

“The Italian Job”

“The Italian Job” is a heist film, and there have been some good ones in recent years: “The Score,” “Ocean’s Eleven” and “Entrapment.” The best heist films appeal to audiences not so much through their...

May Their Tribes Increase

They stress prayer and worship; sharing, supporting and encouraging in small groups; service; and witnessing. Opportunities for education, training, networking and resourcing abound. Mentoring and accountability are part of the package, too. “As followers of...

Juggling Questions About World Religions

My brother and I learned to juggle with billiard balls while watching television in our parents’ basement. The three smooth, heavy balls were easy to juggle because they were identical in size and weight. We soon realized that juggling a banana, a bottle of...