Four Faiths Divided by Monotheism

Winston Churchill said that the Americans and British were “two great peoples divided by a common language.” In a similar manner, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Zoroastrianism are four great religions seemingly divided by a common belief in one God. Each...

Tough Tips for Parents

Father’s Day has come and gone, but the importance of parental nurture, tough love and firm discipline remains. Dr. John Rosemond, a nationally renowned columnist and family psychologist, recently visited our community and shared many challenging insights for...

Marie Peterson: Testing Courage and Commitment

With all the turmoil in Israel these days, who knows when it will be safe to travel there again; which makes the last trip all the more precious. We were a diverse group: several students; four married couples; a mother and daughter; my parents and a nephew; and for...

“The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood”

Based on the best-selling Rebecca Wells novel, “The Divine Secrets of Ya-Ya Sisterhood” is a southern tale of family life. It presents Sidda Lee Walker, an accomplished playwright whose play has finally hit Broadway. In an interview with Time magazine...

A New Religious America

The U.S Constitution begins with the words, “We the people …” In America today our nation is being challenged in numerous ways to redefine what is meant by “We.” Diana Eck sees this as the central challenge facing our country, especially as it...