Columns
Here’s a Thought: Opening Act
By Taylor Mason
For those of you not familiar with how I roll: I’ve been a comedian for 25-plus years and been an “opening act” for a variety of performers. Some highlights. ...
Here's a Thought: Death by Cancer
By Taylor Mason
My sister-in-law passed away last Thursday, felled by cancer after a seven-year battle. She was a dignified, lovely, inspiring wife and mother who beat the odds over and over again.
Time Out: Safety ‘Net
By Patty Elder
Summer in DC means storms, and storms mean power outages. And power outages bring out my worst fear, and it's NOT the dark. ...
Here’s a Thought: Hot Enough for Ya?
By Taylor Mason
The heat was debilitating this summer, so much so that the word “hot” doesn’t do justice to the grades of temperature we've sweated these past few months.
Time Out: Make Yourself at Home
By Cara Garretson
It’s beach week, and so far so good. We bust into our rented beach house and it looks great – the bathrooms are sparkling, the décor is charming, the kitchen is retro. ...
Devotionals
The "P" WordOctober 01, 2008
By Sheryl Young
One day a church leader pointed out that I only volunteered for things that put me in some kind of limelight. Boy, did he nail it.
My Husband’s DrawersSeptember 09, 2008
By Janet Ann Collins
It's only because of my relationship with my husband that I do things according to his standards. And it's only because we are Christians that we need and want to follow God's commandments even if we don't always understand his purpose.
A Little White Frosted LieSeptember 05, 2008
By Sheryl Young
I'm a recovering "tale spinner" and this time the cupcakes were my downfall. I didn't mean to lie. The sugar made me do it.
Slug SlimeJuly 29, 2008
By Jaret Ann Collins
Apparently, Grandfather didn’t think telling untrue things to children counted as lying. I'm ashamed to admit it, but there have been times I have rationalized my own dishonesty in similar ways.
Moses Should Have Carried a Bigger StickJuly 14, 2008
By Tim White
Have you ever wondered what it must have been like for Moses? If anyone was ever justified in uttering, “Why me Lord?” Moses had to be the man.
A Lifestyle of BusynessJune 17, 2008
By Anita Higman
Even when I’m having a devotion time on my patio glider, I find myself plucking dead blossoms off the potted roses. My motto should be “Chores, Never Snores!”
Success Can Lead to FailureMay 02, 2008
By Linda Lariscy
King Uzziah was an extraordinarily successful king. He was smart and popular. He ruled well. ... He was so successful, it went to his head.
Criticism Is The Best Growth HormoneApril 23, 2008
By Kathy Carlton Willis
A wise person told me once that I should always look for the kernel of truth in any criticism.
Who Is My Neighbor?April 21, 2008
By Kathy Carlton Willis
Eighteen homes. One cul-de-sac. All walks of life. These are the ingredients for a neighborhood.
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