The Wolves Among Us
A NATIVE AMERICAN GRANDFATHER was talking to his grandson about how he felt about a tragedy. The older man said, "I feel as if...
What can we do?
Thousands dead after Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on U.S. cities. Countless endure long, endless suffering and death in Sudan. 2.5 million dead in past...
Thoughts in the Aftermath
During the weeks since the terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington D.C., it has often been said that Sept. 11 was a...
Monkeys in the trees
There has been a lot of talk about the freedom we have as Americans in the wake of Sept. 11. In a widely circulated...
Being thankful in a topsy-turvy world
We’re entering the time of year when we think more intentionally about being thankful. Thanksgiving is just around the corner while at the same...
Conflict is inevitable
My husband and I have been married for 36 years, and we continue to navigate disagreement. As is the case with any significant relationship,...
Five minutes with Casey Ratzlaff
When Christian Leader last talked with Casey Ratzlaff, he was a 14-year-old rising star on the world stage in junior wheelchair tennis. Nine years...
Planted and growing
Where are they now? You’ve probably heard or read this phrase in reference to someone you’ve known quite a lot about in the past...