Religion

Recently, I had a raging flare-up of my chronic, terminal hypochondria.

It always hits on a Friday after regular doctors’ and dentists’ hours are over, which only increases the intensity of the flare-up.
I’ve died many times from hypochondria, if only in my mind.
 

This recent attack came as a result of using too many new dental hygiene products at once. I had seen a commercial that warned: If you’re not whitening your teeth, you’re yellowing them.
 

When you grow up with 10 siblings in a minister’s home, you learn a thing or two about how to deal with people.
 

As the pastor of Crystal River Church of God for the past 19 years, the Rev. Ronnie Reid — affectionately known as “Pastor Ronnie” — has successfully drawn upon that life experience to entice the sheep into the fold.

For those keeping an eye on the calendar, Election Day is almost here and the feuding is almost over.

Except it won’t be over. It’s never over.
 

Last week, I attended a political forum, sponsored by the Chronicle. Presented at the local college, the room overflowed with venom and vitriol and people who weren’t just pro-their candidate, but anti-the other person.
 

Is it even possible to be pro-someone without being anti-the other person? Just asking.
 

One of the most beautiful and meaningful ritual objects in Judaism is, in my opinion, the tallit, or prayer shawl. This biblically mandated item has for centuries characterized the Jew by its distinctive design and has served as a powerful spiritual symbol of God’s protection.