Legacy

Though they had never met one another, Judy Wein and Ling Young had much in common. They were both in the South Tower when the World Trade Center was attacked …

The gladiatorial fights of the Roman Empire have been immortalized in our culture as tremendous battles between individual combatants, whole troops, and even wild animals. Images of weapon-wielding warriors fill …

St. Francis of Assisi is remembered for many things; he was a friar, a missionary, a preacher, and the founder of the Franciscans. To Roman Catholics, he’s even acquired the …

It was reported that Polycarp, the aged bishop of Smyrna, was actually a disciple of the Apostle John. He was known for leading an influential congregation and for encouraging the …

Three friends were sitting at lunch, discussing the recent funeral of a mutual acquaintance. As usual, death triggered a discussion of the hereafter, life’s purpose, legacy, and the great beyond. …

Most of us drive by cemeteries on a regular basis. If we take the time to observe our burial grounds, we might note the wide range of headstones commemorating people’s …

Ruth Graham had many relationships and many responsibilities. She married young, supported her husband as he became an international figure, raised their kids, and volunteered in Rev. Graham’s crusades. Among …