Anger

You’re steamed – your fists are clinched as you grit your teeth – your face is flushed as you yell – you slam your hand down on the table or perhaps punch a wall.  These examples are the looks of anger that is getting out of control. King Solomon wrote in Proverbs 29:11, “Fools give…

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An Opportunity

In recent months I have had the chance to see the movie “Lincoln.”  Aside from tremendous acting on the part of the star-studded cast, I was moved by the character of a man such as Lincoln.  It is easy to make a statement such as that based upon the resistance he encountered as he worked…

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An Apple a Day . . .

You are probably familiar with the age old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”  In other words, if you eat your fruit and vegetables, you are more likely to stay healthy and, as a result, will require fewer doctor’s visits.  We could add to the list of preventive behaviors – exercising, getting…

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Am I Your Friend?

Now that may seem like a strange question, as it seems that we have been together forever.  I mean, we are connected in ways that others can only be envious of.  Think about it and I’m sure that you’ll agree.  Is there anyone else whose face you gaze into as much as mine?  On average,…

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Again – Want to Live Longer?

A few months ago, I asked the question, “Do you want to live longer?” I then listed several factors that make that possible. However, I asked the question again today in light of a new study that came out last year, from the University of Michigan, which examined the lives of 6,985 adults. What did…

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