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Removing those midlife clouds

People joke a lot about midlife crises, but if you're in the midst of one, it doesn't always seen like a laughing matter. Some years ago, when the news media were giving a great deal of attention to the fiftieth anniversaries of battles connected with World War II, I found myself struggling with feelings that my life had been wasted and that the road ahead was a bleak and lonely one.

Going forward, never backward

"It's never too late to achieve your true, God-inspired potential. " This thought, which came suddenly and with startling clarity some two years ago, stopped me from slipping into the casual, almost unthinking acceptance of age decline.

A Muslim's thoughts

Would you explain why Muslims pray five times a day? We pray in the morning, early afternoon, late afternoon, after sunset, and before we go to bed. These specific times of prayer keep us in touch with God.

Two thinkers speak on prayer

Since 1988, the first Thursday in May has been designated as a National Day of Prayer in the United States. (The National Day of Prayer tradition in the US has existed since 1775, but it wasn't until 1988 that a specific date was designated by the US Congress.

Learning that God's guidance is always at hand

Julie Amendola says she "simply wanted to find God, change my life, help people, and have a family. " It hasn't been smooth sailing, but Julie is finding that her desires and her prayers are not in vain.

What is the universe made of?

"The Universe Seems So Simple Until You Have to Explain it," moans a recent New York Times science section headline. "The ordinary matter of the universe, astronomers say, is engulfed in clouds of dark matter.

When a gopher bit my finger

Do you like animals? I do. We have many pets at my house.

An affirmation of Jesus' victory over death

One of the most respected New Testament scholars of the twentieth century, Dr. Raymond E.

I felt like a hypocrite on Mother's Day

Three or four years ago , I was in the middle of planning a marvelous Mother's Day for my mom—a visit to a local design house, an elegant brunch, and a lavish gift, which I don't even remember now. At the same time, I had a gnawing feeling that something was wrong.

How powerful were my prayers?

I was leaving the exit ramp , merging my way into traffic, when suddenly I noticed a semitrailer truck bearing down on me. I was already too far into the lane for the truck to pass, and any delay on my part could have proved risky.