Today I want to share a portion of a classic poem about old age written by Oliver Wendell Holmes. I think you’ll like it. It’s called “The Last Leaf On The Tree.”
Boys Town
The late Mother Teresa once said, “We can do no great things, only small things with great love.” As you look back through history and see how some of society’s most significant contributions were brought about, you begin to understandRead more…
The Story behind Silent Night
It was on December 23, 1818, in the small Austrian village of Oberndorf, that Father Josef Mohr had begun preparing the music for the Christmas Eve service at his local church.
Communication in the Family
The year was 1991, and the Iraqi army had invaded the defenseless country of Kuwait. President George Bush demanded repeatedly that Sadaam Hussein withdraw his troops, but he refused to comply. So on January 17th a massive invasion was launched.Read more…
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
An increasingly common condition, fetal alcohol syndrome, causes the fetus to be damaged during gestation; this can produce devastating problems. Watch, as Dr. Dobson explains why it is so important to abide by the warnings of alcohol intake during pregnancy.
The Foundation of Society
It has been said that strong families represent the ground floor—the foundation—for a stable and well-ordered society. It’s true. So much of what brings health and happiness to human beings, and especially to children, depends on committed individual family units.Read more…
Infant Mortality – Advancements in Life
Peter Brimelow, writing in a recent issue of Forbes Magazine, described the terrible curse of maternal and infant mortality during the 18th and 19th centuries. Death in that era came calling on nearly every door, whether humble or proud. InRead more…
This Old House
The actor Maurice Chevalier once said, “I prefer old age to the alternative.” Here’s a little poem we would like to share with you, called “Getting Old.” A woman named Dora Johnson wrote it, and she’s since passed on. ButRead more…
We’re In This Boat Together
Take in a deep breath of air and hold it for a moment. Now let it out. It might be interesting to know that in that single breath of air were at least three nitrogen atoms that were breathed atRead more…
Body Life: Healthy or Sick?
Medical experts can evaluate a person’s physical condition by reliable observation and testing. In the spiritual dimension, a biblical diagnosis can also reveal the spiritual health of the church (ekklesia) when key aspects of Body Life are examined.