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Swine flu has everyone’s attention, however, a far threatening virus claims more victims per annum. Evidence of the Dear Flu has been around since early B.C., but has recently grown to epidemic proportion. The contagious nature of this virus has riddled our families. It is no respecter of culture, age, or status. It has been a concern to humans for some time, as there seems to be no immunity against this disease process. The potential for its transmittal has markedly increased over the last deca… Continue

Pitino and Sypher will have a lot to answer for … beyond the voices of today. Beyond the confusion, the disappointment, the heartache, and anger that have been wrought by their indiscretion, there will be yet another voice they will hear beckoning for justice. For a “moment” – probably wasn’t much more – of sex … mere fleeting carnal pleasure, there will be a day of reckoning that will quicken their hearts more than they dreamed possible.

My heart and mind cannot escape the mayhem of the events… Continue

Does taking a stand for Christ make me bold or prudish? If it’s prudish, sobeit. Last I looked, God’s Word didn’t set aside the sports arena as a sacred institution. He didn’t offer to measure our standards of living by our success or lack thereof. The rules apply to all. Equally. The pervasive mentality of the self-proclaimed egos today insists on invoking judgment on those of us who still find loyalty and integrity in the covenant relationship a noble cause. So what if stats report 60 percent… Continue

Money makes the world go round. No one can deny that. Whether loaded or in poverty, it’s a necessary evil. The economic crisis of our country has placed an even greater emphasis on budgeting the family income. Compromised corporate structures, mismanaged banks, salary-slashing, busted benefits, lost jobs, inflated insurance costs … each accompany an adequate portion of stress for our future. Financial peace is going to really test many families in the coming days. It is definitely getting Americ… Continue

What's your opinion on the woman taking a man out to dinner and picking up the tab? I'd love your reply ... and whether you believe this mentality is dictating a tenor for our society today with regard to confusing roles. Yes, we're in the 21st century - it is 2009, but to what degree are we enabling this stepping-out-of-the-box of gender roles to diminish the position of the man in our society?

So, Guys, honestly, do you feel "de-powered" when a woman "takes over" control in this area? Do you… Continue