by James L. Evans | Mar 13, 2003 | Opinion
What Michael Drosnin offers is not Bible study, but superstition dressed as science. In the old days, it was known as selling “snake oil.” Well, not the words so much as their letters. Let me explain. In 1997, Drosnin published The Bible Code. His pitch in...
by Barbara Massey | Mar 12, 2003 | Opinion
The Delany sisters are role models for all children. Teachers, parents and children will enjoy these delightful Delanys who were not only sisters, but best friends also. “Reach high” were those words for the Delany sisters—Sarah Louise and Annie Elizabeth....
by Dwight A. Moody | Mar 12, 2003 | Opinion
There are two narratives about the founding of our nation. Which one most resonates with your mind and soul may well determine how you respond to the recent court decision about the Pledge of Allegiance. Narrative number one goes something like this: Long ago, Europe...
by Richard Wilson | Mar 11, 2003 | Opinion
How is it that the name of a saint, the bearer of Christianity to Ireland, has become synonymous with open beer taps, wild dancing and parades? Today is a good day for such a question, and a better day to explore the narrow border that puts saint and sinner so close...
by Michael Helms | Mar 11, 2003 | Opinion
For whatever reason, I’ve decided to trust women with my hair. But I don’t think I’d ever go for a haircut at a salon called “Delilah’s.” That’s advice I once heard from a man named Samson. Recently, my dad came for a visit....
by Steve Sumerel | Mar 10, 2003 | Opinion
Substance abuse by older adults is not a new problem, but it is a problem on the rise. Currently, those who are 65 years or older comprise 13 percent of the population. In 30 years, this will rise to 21 percent. Through a picture-lined hallway, a woman looks toward...
