My parents divorced when I was four. My mom lavished attention on me. I grew up to be an open and social person. I could find a common language with almost any stranger. Acquaintances quickly became friends. There came a point where I began to notice my friends. They lied, cheated and betrayed me and each other. I protested, but they didn’t...

"No man is an Island, entire of itself" ~ John Donne With world population well over six billion, it seems strange to think that anyone could be lonely. The Internet, cell phones, pagers and wireless devices are everywhere, but in this midst of all of this community, many of us still find ourselves alone. Our lives are crowded with people when...

From the time I was three years old until I was twenty-four, I lived in the same city. Then I moved three thousand miles away to begin a new job. The first year away presented some of the deepest loneliness I've ever known. I feel things very deeply and that loneliness was thick, almost tangible. I was very homesick. I had no family or friends...

All of us have experienced situations where we do not see eye to eye with other people. Sometimes, differences are hard to resolve and they create feelings of anger and resentment. If these feelings are not acknowledged and dealt with, a simple disagreement can break into an out- and-out war. When this happens, we may feel unable to control our...

This article is part of an extended series. Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, A fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. - Ephesians 5:2 [He] loved me and gave himself for me. - Galatians 2:20 Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. - Ephesians 5:25 The supreme expression of love The death of Christ is not only...

Does the world still need a superhero? Watch out, bad guys, as Superman Returns … fighting movie villains, rescuing the imperiled, desiring Lois Lane (now a single mom), saving the world. The guy is everywhere. Superman’s promotional ties include Burger King, Duracell, got milk?, even a dating website. NBA star Shaquille O’Neal has a...

This is the transcript of a Probe radio program, adapted from an earlier magazine article by the author. What makes you feel anxious? What do you worry about? Finances? Conflict at work or with your neighbors? Making today's appointment on time? Perhaps your family or your health. Anxiety seems to be everywhere these days. September 11th brought...