This neighborhood is meant to be one that can be enjoyed, I hope, by people of any faith. It is meant to provide ideas, and especially true stories, that will be encouraging and thought provoking.
Photo: Sunrise, by WikipediaA story of courage, and forgiveness Published 6:55 a.m. February 8, 2012 - Comments
Human responsibility and free will; how are you going to use them to alleviate suffering in this world? Published 7:57 a.m. January 27, 2012 - Comments
Photo: Encyclopedia BritannicaAn encouraging project in Malawi Published 7:16 a.m. January 9, 2012 - Comments

Seeking to better understand Christ on his day Published 8:52 a.m. December 24, 2011 - Comments
Photo: Not a commodity - photo by B. GimmelCalifornia Against Slavery and its 2012 ballot initiative Published 7:20 a.m. December 12, 2011 - Comments
Photo: Cynthia Jones - Rachel BoothbyGeneration Peace Academy and "citizen-to-citizen diplomacy" Published 7:59 p.m. November 28, 2011 - Comments
Photo: Liberty!Reverend In Jin Moon's common-sense approach to combating compulsive behavior Published 7:11 a.m. November 22, 2011 - Comments
Photo: For happy life: follow the planThe Creator's plan for men, women and sex Published 6:43 a.m. November 14, 2011 - Comments
An appeal to agnostics and atheists Published 8:19 a.m. November 7, 2011 - Comments
Photo: Mauritanian girl by Reus ("Not for sale!")The Not For Sale campaign to end modern slavery Published 7:11 a.m. November 1, 2011 - Comments

Born in Lafayette, Indiana and I grew up mostly in the northern part of Texas. From 1982 to 2009, I worked as a research librarian at the Washington Times. Most important, I'm married to Silvia, my best friend. We ...

Contributions to the Communities Sports desk from readers.
As America’s Top Dog for 2012, Malachy the Pekingese will now begin a media tour that George Clooney could only dream about.
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Born in Lafayette, Indiana and I grew up mostly in the northern part of Texas. From 1982 to 2009, I worked as a research librarian at the Washington Times. Most important, I'm married to Silvia, my best friend. We have a son, Brian, and a daughter, Sonja, both of whom are a great blessing.