by Edward Thal | Dec 23, 2025 | Social
The word merry as in “Merry Christmas” means pleasing or agreeable. It conveys notions of joy and delight. “Happy holidays” just doesn’t do it. I thought about that when I recently added a smile to a cheerful “Merry Christmas” greeting as I made a...
by Edward Thal | Dec 16, 2025 | Spiritual
No, this article is not about baptism—but the reference does provide a useful illustration for the difference between a lukewarm commitment that produces nothing of lasting value, and the achievements possible in a wholehearted commitment to any purpose. This is...
by Edward Thal | Nov 5, 2025 | Social
What lies at the heart of this country we call the United States of America? While we refer to the “land of the free” the truth is that we were founded on a notion of liberty, not freedom. Understanding the difference is important at a time when those who value...
by Edward Thal | Oct 28, 2025 | Spiritual
God does not reveal His will to someone who has no intention of following it. If your idea is to weigh your options and choose what suits you after God begins to lead you on a path He intends for you to follow, you will wait in vain to hear from Him. Submission...
by Edward Thal | Sep 2, 2025 | Spiritual
Heaven and hell are controversial topics that most avoid talking about in polite company. We’re all a bit like Snoopy, my favorite cartoon character, who fancies himself a writer but is never able to get past the “stormy night” opening to the great novel he plans to...
