If the Shoe Fits …
I’ve never considered myself a bona fide shoe aficionado. To me, they’re just a practical necessity. They keep my feet out of the elements, prevent me from stubbing my toe, and stop me from putting my foot in my mouth! But after a knee replacement, I learned the right shoes can keep my body in alignment, provide proper support, and help me to feel my best. So, there I was at one of the big-box stores, looking for new sneakers amongst the swarms of children getting ready for another school year. In the beginning, humans wore shoes [...]
The Best-Selling Book of All Time
In my teens, I taught a Bible-study club for preschoolers, aptly name the Sunbeams. One of their favorite songs was “The B-I-B-L-E.” The children clapped their hands and hopscotched from one foot to the other as they sang enthusiastically: The B-I-B-L-E, Yes ,that’s the book for me; I stand alone on the Word of God, The B-I-B-L-E. Without question, the Bible is fundamental to my faith; its principles have guided me throughout my life. With the invention of the 15th century printing press, the Gutenberg Bible marked the start of printed books in the West, making the [...]