God is spiritual and invisible. He exists in a realm which is generally beyond the capacities of the five human senses. We struggle to comprehend the grand mystery of the eternal and unchanging state of God because we interpret existence from a physical and visible perspective, one defined by laws and properties. Here are just
More than 25 years ago, the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 made the United States’ commitment to combating human trafficking official. Then, in 2010, President Obama declared January “National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month” and every year since, each president has followed this tradition to raise awareness about human trafficking and to educate
“I had a purpose before anyone had an opinion.” — You’ll find out who said this later. God gave each of us a purpose long before anyone else had a chance to weigh in. Before the opinions, the criticism, the comparisons, or the expectations, there was purpose. It’s easy to get caught up in the
Friends, as many of you know, I’ve been recovering from recent health challenges, and now COVID has me down for the count. This week, I’m resting as my body heals. I really just need a timeout. But I wanted to share two of the go-to comforts that always help me feel cared for when I’m
You don’t “do” varmints. You don’t want to see them, you don’t want to hear them, you don’t want to know they’re even around – but then again, you’re a little curious. Why are we so squeamish about some animals, and not others? Try these great books about the creatures that live on the edge
Happy New Year! And welcome back to Webb’s Weird Words; we were on a multi-week hiatus while your local linguist labored on seasonal fare like Christmas Carol and It’s a Wonderful Life. And while we’re on the welcome wagon: a hearty “Woo-hoo!” for the exciting new update of Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. Released in November, the
Right around January 1 each year, book-loving friends start sharing their reading lists from the past 12 months — exchanging tallies, finds and recommendations. Back when I had school-age kids and a full-time job, I managed only 40 or 50 a year; but as a retired empty-nester in 2025, I chalked up a whopping 142
Last edition, we focused on winter hair care, and while it’s true winter is usually a time for hunkering down and taking extra care with your hair, you can still have fun and switch up your look with a potential new color. Of course, you can get a new style or cut, but I think
Your child needs something to do this winter. Boredom is bad, projects are good, so how about a parent-child undertaking, maybe introduce them to a new hobby, something that’s not electronic, something they’ll learn from and that you both can enjoy? Sure, grab your toolbox and “Little Woodchucks” by Nick Offerman with Lee Buchanan, and
As I sit here on the very first morning of 2026, I am reflecting a lot. When I went to bed last night, the first thing I did was pray. I prayed and thanked God for all he taught and did for me in 2025. I asked him to bless us with good health this
Before I saw the trailers and the rave reviews, I was not too interested in Marty Supreme. I mean, who wants a two-and-a-half hour film about … Ping-Pong? Ah, but Marty Supreme doesn’t actually focus on that subject. In fact, this is such a far cry from your average “sports underdog” story that it’s really
Happy New Year! And welcome back to Webb’s Weird Words; we were on a multi-week hiatus while your local linguist labored on seasonal fare like Christmas Carol and It’s a Wonderful Life. And while we’re on the welcome wagon: a hearty “Woo-hoo!” for the exciting new update of Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. Released in November, the
