What does the word worship mean to you? It’s often used as an adjective, as in worship service, worship music, or worship center. It’s also sometimes used as a noun: My boss gives excessive worship to his business. I like it best as a verb. It seems to me that in its truest form, worship … [Read more…]
Author: Vivian Penuel
Common Things
On a recent trip to Haiti, I was struck—not most by what vast differences there were between me and the people I met, but all that I had in common with these precious folks. Obviously, we live in very different places. Though my family would be considered mostly middle class in this country, I was … [Read more…]
A Few Good Men
A Few Good Men was a popular movie out a few years ago which featured Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, and others. I’ve had “a few good men” in my life. Actually, I’d say they’re great men. Perfect? Absolutely not. Yet good doesn’t seem an adequate description, either. Any of them would be the first to … [Read more…]