I confess. I read some nerdy books. One such book is “Bryson’s Dictionary of Troublesome Words” (Crown, 2002). Bryson doesn’t suffer literary fools when it comes to the words we commonly misuse. He’s ...

[This article was submitted by Chaplain (Colonel) Robert Nay and Chaplain (Lieutenant Colonel) Gary R. Rhodes, U.S. Army Office of the Chief of Chaplains] March 15, 2024, heralds the 80th anniversary ...

I read about a ministry student who took too seriously the verse in Matthew about giving an account for every idle word on judgment day. He overly scrutinized his words and always presented a serious ...

“At my advanced age it cannot be put off any longer. Gotta have my first rodeo.” An old friend of mine posted this on social media as a way of poking fun at our use of clichés. Someone responded that ...

At least five Virginia State Police chaplains have resigned after being told they must refrain from using words like "Jesus" and "Christ." Superintendent W. Steven Flaherty, reportedly concerned about ...

Before entering the room of a COVID-19 patient, the Rev. Peggy Kelley dons personal protective gear — both physical and spiritual. She pulls on a sterile gown and places a face shield over her mask.

Holiday travel can be a bear. At the airport, people are often hurried, stressed and sometimes mad, but there is one person who always has time for a smile and words of encouragement. The Rev. Dennis ...