I confess. I read some nerdy books. One such book is “Bryson’s Dictionary of Troublesome Words” (Crown, 2002). Bryson doesn’t suffer literary fools when it comes to the words we commonly misuse. He’s ...

Years ago, a HarperCollins editor called my agent. “Could we interest Ronda in writing about the strong faith of Southern women?” he asked. “My mother was Southern. I’ve never met a family more ...

I read about a ministry student who took too seriously the verse in Matthew about giving an account for every idle word on judgment day. He overly scrutinized his words and always presented a serious ...

“At my advanced age it cannot be put off any longer. Gotta have my first rodeo.” An old friend of mine posted this on social media as a way of poking fun at our use of clichés. Someone responded that ...

[This article was submitted by Chaplain (Colonel) Robert Nay and Chaplain (Lieutenant Colonel) Gary R. Rhodes, U.S. Army Office of the Chief of Chaplains] March 15, 2024, heralds the 80th anniversary ...

Holiday travel can be a bear. At the airport, people are often hurried, stressed and sometimes mad, but there is one person who always has time for a smile and words of encouragement. The Rev. Dennis ...

Lifted by soaring music and words of blessing, Yale’s multi-faith community gathered in Battell Chapel on Sept. 8 to celebrate the next chapter in the university’s spiritual life. Students, faculty ...

Hunter Weaver, the longtime chaplain of the Madison County Volunteer Fire Company, received its prestigious James O. Clore Award Saturday. Citing Weaver’s skill inspiring others, MCVFC President ...