I had thought to start this article with a silly but serious reference to Woody Allen’s oft-cited words, as adapted from an old Yiddish proverb: “If you want to hear God laugh, make plans.”  Or perhaps the 18th century Scottish Poet Robert Burns’ observation: “The...

Safety.  Have the past many long months had any more prevalent theme?  We’ve sought safety for ourselves, for our families, for our friends.  We’ve wrestled with how best to ensure the safety of our homes, our schools, our work space and our church.  We’ve wondered if...

The first cross I ever owned was gold.  It was small, with a delicate design embossed on the front, suspended on a fragile gold chain.  I have had it as long as I can remember.  It held a place of honor in my first jewelry box -- a white case with a red interior and a...