by John D. Pierce | Dec 7, 2021 | Opinion
A convicting question arose while watching an otherwise warm-hearted news story about four young men making an unselfish choice at a time when choosing selfishness over the common good seems to be in style. While Braves fans were celebrating their World Series...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Dec 1, 2021 | Opinion
‘Tis the season – not just the Advent or Christmas season, but the time when charitable organizations pull out all the stops to solicit donations before the end of the year. And it started well before “Giving Tuesday,” the follow-up to “Black Friday,” “Small Business...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 23, 2021 | Opinion
My birthday greetings to a retired friend brought an interesting response: “I’m thankful for all the things that could have happened to me up to this point that didn’t.” That is certainly one perspective when considering life’s blessings, and seeking to express...
by Jim Hopkins | Nov 18, 2021 | Opinion
The season of Thanksgiving in the U.S. invites us to reflect on the theme of generosity. Generosity was central in the teachings of the Hindu saint and prophet Mahatma Gandhi. He taught, “Gentleness, self-sacrifice and generosity are the exclusive possession of no one...
by Michael Helms | Apr 29, 2020 | Opinion
A 10-year-old boy from Liberia entered Mass General Hospital in Boston just before the COVID-19 pandemic. He was diagnosed with fibrous dysplasia, an uncommon bone disorder in which scar-like (fibrous) tissue develops in place of normal bone. This massive tissue had...
