Lisa was an attractive, athletic, 38-year-old paralegal who worked for a very prestigious law firm. It appeared as though she had everything going for her. She was pretty, stayed in shape, had plenty of friends and lived the good life in her uptown condo with her loyal Labrador retriever named “Buddy.” Lisa had done what…
So…when are you going to start having kids?” It’s a question you’d better get used to as most couples find that well-meaning friends, co-workers and distant relatives start asking it almost immediately after hearing the words, “I do.” But before you get to the “when” of having kids, you need to tackle the “if.”…
Today is World AIDS Day. I found out about it this morning through a feature in the Chicago Tribune. In all honesty, I’m troubled to admit that the AIDS epidemic isn’t an issue I think about often. I looked up a few statistics on the UNAIDS World Aids Day Report 2011 and found both encouraging…
Too many unmarried Christians waste valuable time in bad relationships. Of course, most people involved in an unhealthy relationship won’t admit it. Instead, construing excuses to stay with Mr. or Miss Wrong, they actually convince themselves their not so good relationship is all right. Perhaps I’m describing you! If so, I hope what I’ve written…
In 1999’s Mansfield Park, Fanny Price laments on screen, “I have no talent for certainty.” I could never relate. I do have a talent for certainty. I’ve always carried the philosophy that one should make decisions in seconds and then act. If it doesn’t work out, just wait. It will eventually. At least, until recently,…
