Food For Thought – Page 31

The Perils of Birdwatching

By Guest Author - Murray Kirk | Fri, Mar 11, 2011 at 12:10 am | Leave a Comment

An old man is pushed off a cliff while birdwatching and the perpetrator is released from custody. Murray Kirk reflect on the all-too-human cycle of suffering and justice.

Listen to the Wind

By Wanda Gray-Lambeth | Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 12:10 am | Leave a Comment

Who’s afraid of the wind? This force of nature can come with a gentle, nurturing caress or a vengeance that shakes human souls to the core. It carries an indomitable power over the earth that has controlled the way we live since the first spark of life on the planet.

The Pain of Why

By Guest Author - John Ptacek | Sat, Mar 5, 2011 at 12:08 am | Leave a Comment

We humans often ask “why?” when we’re searching for meaning. John Ptacek reflects on what’s behind this three-letter question.

Gossipers: The Soul Strippers

By Mary Rose | Fri, Mar 4, 2011 at 12:07 am | Leave a Comment

While some people think gossip is harmless, Mary Rose explores the power of this “Soul Stripper” to erode reputations, corrupt relationships and destroy lives.

Lent: An Old Idea for Creating New Habits

By Kevin Aschenbrenner | Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 12:10 am | 3 Comments

Kevin Aschenbrenner discovers the Catholic tradition of observing Lent contains wisdom that is key to breaking bad habits and creating new, positive ones.

Parenting and the Psychology of Consequences

By Mary Rose | Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 12:08 am | 2 Comments

Teaching consequences, says Mary Rose, is not only one of the prime lessons of good parenting, it’s important for the development of the human species.

A Letter to Cocaine

By Guest Author - Roxanne Galpin | Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 12:09 am | 3 Comments

A woman writes a farewell letter to cocaine, the drug that held her in such a grip that she gave up almost everything for it — and still it wanted more.