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Celebrating Life

Looking at the victories and joys that make life sweet

Dec
10
2009

Hubble’s Heavenly Countdown to Christmas

Check out this spin on a digital-age Advent Calendar – courtesy The Boston Globe and the Hubble Space Telescope. A wondrous way to remember the season!

Nov
24
2009

Thanksgiving: A U.S. Priority in Good Times & Bad

Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday during America’s darkest days. What should we learn from this lesson?

Nov
10
2009

Veterans – Honoring the Call of Duty

One soldier’s view on Veteran’s Day. Why U.S. military service matters in war or peace. And how you can help today.

Nov
3
2009

Afghan Faces – Human Souls

The Afghan people are as rugged and uniquely beautiful as their country – as this breathtaking photo essay reveals.

Nov
1
2009

All Saints Day – The True Spirit of Halloween

On the surface, Halloween seems to be about costumes, candy and scary stuff. But that’s just the commercial side of a holiday that really honors the “saint” in us all.

Oct
20
2009

God is in the Eye of the Beholder

For human perception, context is everything – as demonstrated in a compelling video lecture on optical illusions. What does this mean for a believer’s “vision” of God?

Oct
10
2009

Our Prize-Winning President

About the Nobel Peace Prize – As a soldier and writer who often explores issues of war and peace, I believe President Obama deserves congratulations – even if his best efforts are still ahead.

Oct
7
2009

Chicago Olympic Gold: Going…Going…Gone

Chicago lost its Olympic bid but will no doubt rise again. One Chicagoan feels the pain, while putting defeat into perspective.

Sep
30
2009

One Nation, Under…Whom Would You Say?

At the end of the day, what matters most about our faith – what we profess to believe in, or how we “live” our faith each day?