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Columns 10:28 AM, 12/01/2008
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2008 Articles
Title Date Published
Faith in the news
11/29/2008
God exists even in high school
11/22/2008
Pain always prompts questions to God
11/15/2008
Military spouses also have to 'volunteer'
11/08/2008
Tell me what you're praying for
11/01/2008
Finding Your God Spots
10/25/2008
Admitting the plane truth to God
10/18/2008
Spirituality is serving as hands of God
10/11/2008
We can love the most unlovable people
10/04/2008
'Love Dare' a challenge every couple should take
09/27/2008
Don't wallow in guilt
09/13/2008
Honoring the memory of those who have died can be painful*
09/06/2008
Have you lost your connection to others?
08/30/2008
'Gu-ahhd' says find your voice and use it
08/23/2008
Faith will prevail in trying times
08/09/2008
Turn deaf ear to whispers of hatred
08/02/2008
Technorati
07/28/2008
FOREIGN EXCHANGE OF CULTURES
07/26/2008
Soda-free promise hard to keep
07/19/2008
The ABCs of prayer are elementary
07/12/2008
God has three ways to help us
07/05/2008
God has a message: Nobody's perfect
06/29/2008
Political Manners Have a Place
06/21/2008
Children, like balloons, will fly away
06/14/2008
God isn't a quitter
06/07/2008
Aloha from Hawaii
05/31/2008
Getting to know God is like a courtship
05/24/2008
A FATHER CARRIES ON
05/17/2008
Be content with who you are
05/10/2008
Sometimes God Just Says "No"
05/03/2008
Faith requires that we take risks
04/26/2008
When things are too painful, we find a detour
04/19/2008
Guilty post confessions on Web site
04/12/2008
When you see others, you may be seeing you
04/05/2008
Fame, fortune need not derail faith
03/29/2008
Spiritual journey takes a detour, but still under God's direction
03/22/2008
Having a potty mouth could be a form of prayer
03/16/2008
Changes Ahead
03/08/2008
Cosmic Butt Kicking is All We Need
03/01/2008
Thou shalt not use God's name for gain
02/23/2008
Sharing faith must begin with respect
02/16/2008
'Magical' thinking can't alter the outcome
02/09/2008
Don't Measure Your Worth by Money or Time
02/02/2008
Do You Hear What I Hear?
01/26/2008
Being Alone With Oneself is an Art
01/19/2008
Your Life Doesn't Have a Waiting Room
01/12/2008
These Questions Challenge your Souls
01/05/2008
These Questions Challenge your Souls
01/05/2008

2007 Articles
Title Date Published
Carry on '07 Spiritual advice into New Year
12/29/2007
3 Amusing Christmas Musings
12/15/2007
God Hurts from all Broken Relationships
12/08/2007
Power of forgiveness must be used responsibly
12/01/2007
'Lord's Prayer' inspires many faiths
11/24/2007
Past experiences sometimes remind us of Golden Rule
11/17/2007
Allow faith to make a difference in your life -- today
11/10/2007
Real faith requires reach into uncertainty
11/03/2007
Be who you are, not who others think you should be
10/27/2007
Inspiration won't expire if you're life becomes a prayer
10/20/2007
Helping the Homeless Can Help Yourself
10/13/2007
Sometimes, it's good to sweat the small stuff
10/06/2007
It was a dark and stormy night.
09/29/2007
God listens, even if prayers don't make sense
09/22/2007
Faith works best when you're alone
09/15/2007
It's nuts to let lust blur our vision
09/08/2007
God pulls tortured soul from the edge
09/01/2007
Church repents for Christianity's hypocrisy
08/25/2007
We harness true power to change
08/18/2007
We'll never truly get over prejudice
08/04/2007
It's OK to sit down, stand for what you believe
07/21/2007
After delivering the news of death so many times, I'm out of tears
07/14/2007
Sound of silence music to my ears
07/07/2007
'Getting around to it' has arrived, so what are you waiting for?
06/30/2007
Let her cry and truth, healing follow
06/23/2007
God doesn't expect us to handle life's burdens alone
06/16/2007
Listening begins process of healing
06/09/2007
Are you smarter than a Sunday school teacher?
06/02/2007
Two left feet suffice with God as your dance partner
05/26/2007
Sometimes, we must do things
05/19/2007
Thank our soldiers -- they've got our backs
05/12/2007
God knows the pain of losing a child
05/05/2007
Quality listening easy to preach, very difficult to do
04/28/2007
Forget the woulda couldas, just live
04/21/2007
Christianity doesn't stop with just being born again
04/14/2007
Celebrate your life when it's your turn to be next
03/31/2007
THE TINIEST AMONG US
03/28/2007
Our quest for life's answers never ends
03/17/2007
Like its members, places of worship far from perfect
03/10/2007
'Who's your daddy?' prompts debate about faith
03/02/2007
Father's protective hug can only protect for so long
02/24/2007
Life abounds around us despite overwhelming odds
02/17/2007
We've all gone loony for love
02/10/2007
It's hard to see what's right in front of you
02/03/2007
Idly speaking, you can be all you can be, but only through God
01/27/2007
Turning other cheek leads to egg on your face
01/20/2007
Checkpoints of life reveal our very souls
01/13/2007
Love honors best in a man, whatever he calls himself
01/06/2007

2006 Articles
Title Date Published
Feeling lost? Time to repent
12/30/2006
Something stinks? It might be you
12/23/2006
Peace lost in Christmas' commercial hustle
12/16/2006
Falling off a bike spurs question: What does God want for me?
12/09/2006
Let peace end conflicts, no matter how large or small
12/02/2006
The Best Gift You’ll Ever Give
11/23/2006
It's what's between life, death that counts most
11/18/2006
There's no honor in saying no harm done
11/11/2006
God gives good reasons to get out of bed
11/04/2006
Bad judging could lead to bad juju
10/21/2006
Our strength comes from within
10/14/2006
Litany for Forgiveness
10/07/2006
Kids don't always fit the image we have of them
09/30/2006
Should Military Be "Jesus free"?
09/23/2006
There's a blessing on those who suffer, but only when it's 'righteous'
09/16/2006
All signs point to God's love for all of us
09/09/2006
Body Position can affect Heart Position
08/30/2006
Fear of Death Ruins Life on Earth
08/19/2006
Truth about lies: They disguise our God-given identity
08/12/2006
Worship's when 2 hands and a paw join together
07/31/2006
There's no future in a life lived looking backward
07/22/2006
No need to change, God loves you just the way you are
07/08/2006
God gave couple grace to face life with Down syndrome baby
07/01/2006
This God knows a thing or two about walking in fire
06/24/2006
God's children come from many faiths
06/17/2006
Theme song for parenting: 'We've Only Just Begun'
06/10/2006
Don't let death destroy or define life
06/03/2006
Pride, fear surface as son joins military
05/27/2006
Admit it, sometimes in church we fidget to get noticed
05/20/2006
Why do we have whys? To avoid the pain others go through
05/13/2006
Don't assume, it keeps you from seeing the potential of people
05/06/2006
Hooey happens, so be careful about what you pass along
04/29/2006
We must pay attention when people reach out to us
04/22/2006
THE SCENT OF BETRAYAL
04/15/2006
For He who was dead, is now alive!
04/08/2006
Those who force faith reduce religion
03/31/2006
It's a sin to think you're incapable of sinning
03/24/2006
Is poetic justice so horrible?
03/17/2006
Writer simply nudging, not judging people toward spirituality
03/10/2006
Love for child greater than life
03/03/2006
Pocket call teaches a lesson in math . . . and parenting
02/24/2006
Don't worry, God can take care of himself
02/17/2006
Love always is worth the sometimes-hefty price tag
02/10/2006
Emergent's not your daddy's church
02/03/2006
Don't split hairs, skip vanity prayers
01/27/2006
Make time for AIDS orphans
01/20/2006
Embrace big picture about differences
01/13/2006
Do the math: There's no equal to love for a child
01/06/2006

2005 Articles
Title Date Published
Guilt can sometimes be a great motivator
12/30/2005
The love of God is deeper than you can ever imagine
12/16/2005
It's never a gamble when you invest your life in faith
12/09/2005
Caring transcends convictions
12/02/2005
Give thanks for stuff you already have
11/25/2005
Organ donors a rare breed
11/18/2005
Give thanks for those who guard the peace
11/11/2005
Your god, my god, but not 'the' god
11/04/2005
. Do emotions make one a hypocrite?
10/29/2005
What legacy will you leave at the end?
10/21/2005
Without grace, it's a small world
10/14/2005
Isolated faith won't help a soul
10/07/2005
Healing demands honesty
09/30/2005
Love thy neighbor now more than ever
09/23/2005
National Guard on a sacred mission in New Orleans
09/16/2005
God's voice prevails over the storm's fury
09/09/2005
Listen to the right voices when standing on life's ledges
09/02/2005
Get to the point when praying
08/26/2005
Life's little risks can be trivial
08/19/2005
Outer shells often hide who -- and what -- we really are
08/12/2005
God's spots span time and space
08/05/2005
Life lessons found between the lines of news stories
07/29/2005
Sharing stories lets us keep blessings gained from them
07/22/2005
Does the 'Blame Game' have cosmic consequences?
07/15/2005
Regretting a Moment not Heard
07/12/2005
Pain was no match for Alicia's fathers' hands
07/08/2005
The Tales Dead Men Tell
06/24/2005
No one is immune from life's dark moments
06/17/2005
Taking a risk in love is priceless
06/10/2005
Life in the Present
06/03/2005
Being great requires taking on a much more humble role
05/27/2005
God's love too large to be stuffed into your pocket
05/20/2005
Search for God can lead him to you
05/13/2005
Without commitment, you have nothing
05/06/2005
How will you act when no one knows you?
04/29/2005
Faith alone can't protect from all ills
04/22/2005
Don't change for anyone but yourself
04/15/2005
This time of year, some returns not so happy
04/08/2005
Goodness from God all around
04/01/2005
Regarding Terri, mind your own business
03/25/2005
Pray for those 'not too far from here'
03/18/2005
Listen when you ask, 'How's it going?'
03/11/2005
AIDS organization practices 'value of active compassion'
03/04/2005
When Tragedy comes to the "Just"
02/26/2005
Having Faith makes Waiting Bearable
02/19/2005
See Both Sides of Beauty
02/12/2005
Hometown visit like a slice of heaven
02/05/2005
Sometimes our faith gets lost in translation
01/28/2005
Don't let one sad story keep you from considering adoption
01/21/2005
Garden of Angels
01/12/2005
The Big Wave
01/08/2005

2004 Articles
Title Date Published
You Never Call me by My Name
12/28/2004
Power to Change
12/23/2004
Quirky Traditions
12/18/2004
The Glass Jar
12/10/2004
Truth Time
11/27/2004
Thanks
11/26/2004
The Gift
11/26/2004
How beautiful are the feet...
11/12/2004
democrat or republican?
11/05/2004
God on a beach...
10/29/2004
Faith and Elections...
10/22/2004
Do you see what I see?
10/15/2004
I get email...
10/12/2004
80 Minutes of Parenting...
10/08/2004
"A Three Hour Cruise..."
09/24/2004
Then the phone rang...
09/17/2004
From the midst of the whirlwind...
09/10/2004
Be careful what you pray for!
09/03/2004
Under her Spell...
08/27/2004
The hard look in the mirror...
08/20/2004
Homecoming
08/13/2004
Honesty
08/06/2004
THE BULLY
07/30/2004
Questions and Answers
07/23/2004
An Unusual Ring to the Day
07/16/2004
Tears and Tumbles
07/09/2004
Who you calling fat?
07/02/2004
Candy bars and chemo...
06/25/2004
Well-Intentioned Dragons
06/18/2004
The truth about secrets...
06/11/2004
Who, why and how?
06/04/2004
"Out of Uniform"
05/28/2004
Through the Screams
05/21/2004
Avoiding the ruts
05/14/2004
Now that Is Different!
05/07/2004
Evidence Of Things Hoped For...
04/30/2004
Dear Adriana...Love Mom!
04/23/2004
Are you connected?
04/16/2004
Doing the right thing isn't easy...
04/09/2004
Walking the talk...
04/02/2004
What is the purpose of it all?
03/26/2004
Do you see what I see?
03/19/2004
When the words aren't enough!
03/12/2004
The Plain Purpose Of The Plane Ride
03/05/2004
Prayers That Come with a Release Form
02/27/2004
Running on empty...
02/20/2004
Moving Beyond Left Behind
02/13/2004
The Long Wait
02/06/2004
Vote for talent, not church ties
02/04/2004
In Search of 'Disorganized Religion'
01/30/2004
Requiem for a Telescope
01/23/2004
A Dream for All...
01/16/2004
Rose's Ruse to Avoid the Rules
01/09/2004
Is Anyone Listening?
01/02/2004

2003 Articles
Title Date Published
Searching for a Sign
12/26/2003
This Big Gulp is on me!
12/19/2003
Ode to dads!
12/12/2003
The Bare Essentials!
12/05/2003
Getting what I deserve!
11/28/2003
Put thankfulness in perspective
11/21/2003
Who speaks for you?
11/14/2003
Veteran's Day 2003: A knock at the door
11/11/2003
Family Branding
11/07/2003
Chaplain Norris responds to a reader
10/31/2003
Get in the game!
10/24/2003
No tolerance! What a mess!
10/17/2003
Who am I when no one is looking?
10/10/2003
How does one let go?
10/03/2003
A sure bet...
09/26/2003
Entering the river of life
09/19/2003
A time of reflection
09/12/2003
Thingamabobs, phobias and snakes..oh my!
09/05/2003
Is God punishing me?
08/29/2003
The Trouble with Boredom
08/22/2003
Finding the sacred in tough circumstances
08/15/2003
'You've been promoted!'
08/08/2003
"Can you talk to her for us?"
08/01/2003
Better read than a car rental agreement
07/25/2003
a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T
07/18/2003
A little honesty is a good thing?
07/11/2003
A toothbrush a day keeps the dentist away...
07/04/2003
Do as I say, not ...
06/27/2003
Caution: Slippery slope ahead!
06/20/2003
THE PERFECT LOVE
06/13/2003
Lightning stirkes twice!
06/06/2003
Who's in charge here?
05/30/2003
CANCER'S TWILIGHT ZONE
05/23/2003
Light in the cracks
05/16/2003
THE BAPTISM
05/09/2003
A Mother's Promise
05/02/2003
Imperfection a gift from God
04/25/2003
Can't use God like a charm
04/18/2003
Internal struggle when duty calls
04/11/2003
How much do you love me?
04/04/2003
Helping hands steady insecure
03/28/2003
Death Bites
03/21/2003
Distractions Cloud Purpose
03/14/2003
Demons of past hold us prisoner
03/07/2003
Take comfort in trying times
02/28/2003
Trading up has downside
02/21/2003
2 life stages share 1 goal
02/14/2003
Love endures darkest times
02/07/2003
Miracles occur in small steps
01/30/2003
Letting go gains happy returns
01/23/2003
Vengeance is a prison
01/16/2003
Silly trash talk ignites fears
01/09/2003
You Can't Judge the 'Undeserving'
01/02/2003

2002 Articles
Title Date Published
It takes a child to raise a village
12/26/2002
Newborn baby symbol of season
12/20/2002
Your belief in God needs no defense
12/12/2002
Canine companion does God's work
12/05/2002
Guilt can be gift if dealt with openly
11/27/2002
Suicide destroys more than 1 life
11/22/2002
Tough-guy role hides weakness
11/14/2002
Honor the Brave Who Didn't Waiver
11/07/2002
Irrational labels limit relationships
10/31/2002
Pain often exists in the shadows
10/24/2002
Life must go on amid tragedy
10/17/2002
We must accept ones we first reject
10/10/2002
Do your actions support beliefs?
10/03/2002
Search and Rescue: Wal-Mart Style
09/19/2002
Laughter eases tragedy's sting
09/12/2002
Sept 11, One Year Later
09/06/2002
Mountain Bike
08/22/2002
Field Trip 101
08/21/2002
SUV's, Grades, and Prayer
08/15/2002
Children Share Their Faith
07/26/2002
Depression robs hope, grips soul
07/12/2002
God Unfazed by Free Choice - Elk Grove Flag controversy
07/05/2002
Tears in the Eyes
06/30/2002
A Simple Case of Mistaken Identity
06/27/2002
A Fathers Day Story
06/13/2002
Only the Lord is fit to judge
06/06/2002
Teachers shed light in the dark
05/30/2002
Hearts soften in small beds
05/23/2002
New graduates will slay giants
05/16/2002
Thank mom for her courage
05/09/2002
Nursery Rhymes
05/02/2002
Cup of Water
04/26/2002
Happy at Work
04/19/2002
Hoppers seek perfect church
04/12/2002
Food Court 2
03/22/2002
Making Momma Cry
03/15/2002
College Girl
03/08/2002
Weight Loss Program
03/01/2002
Sympathy and Big Screen TV's
02/22/2002
Common saying burdens faithful
02/15/2002
The Cost of Love
02/08/2002
Dentist
02/01/2002
Revival
01/25/2002
Bail Bonds
01/16/2002
The Blimp
01/11/2002
Good Marriage requires Sweat
01/04/2002

2001 Articles
Title Date Published
Christmas Wraps
12/28/2001
Christmas Tree Surprise
12/21/2001
Joggers
12/07/2001
Wiccan Wedding
11/30/2001
Bikini Bowling
11/09/2001
The Dance
11/02/2001
11/01/2001
Houseguest 2
10/26/2001
Time to be born
10/19/2001
The Crib
10/05/2001
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