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The Wisdom of the Cherry Blossom

“Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, Old Time is still a-flying; And this same flower that smiles today Tomorrow will be dying” —Robert Herrick, 1648 I learned this week that we are in peak bloom season for cherry blossoms. The last week of March and the first week of...

The Value of Voluntary Self-Sacrifice

Count me among those who love life experiences, multi-sensory adventures, and excitement tinged with just a bit of risk. Especially if the experiences include exploring the world, enjoying nature, pushing myself physically, learning something new, sharing time with...

COVID: Five Years On

Five years ago this past week, life as we knew it came to a grinding halt as planet earth experienced the skyrocketing spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was the week we experienced the cancellation of professional conferences, sporting events, music concerts,...
The Multifaceted Richness of the Cross

The Multifaceted Richness of the Cross

It has been said that “A picture is worth a thousand words.” A single picture can be made up of hundreds of colors, hues, and shades as well as dozens of geometric shapes, all combining to render a near infinite number of potential images. And there’s more. A single...

Unity in Christ

[Editor’s note: Today’s guest editorial is an abridged article by Don McLaughlin, the preaching minister of the North Atlanta Church of Christ.] Unity or Oneness in Christ is a big deal. Even a basic overview of the mission of Jesus and the writings of the New...