Archive for September 1999

The National Registry informs us that many employers have abandoned or forgotten employee retirement account balances. These unclaimed funds belong to former employees, but they aren’t aware of it. Even if they are entitled to such unpaid retirement account money, it won’t benefit them if thy are not aware of it and if they don’t…

I recall the day our neighbors became parents for the second time; they joyfully announced the news of their newborn son’s arrival. To make it even more memorable, the baby came on his dad’s birthday. What a joy to celebrate new life! The theme of new birth takes us back to a famous conversation of…

When we remember the variety of teachers we have had over the years, some stand out as especially helpful, and others rate somewhat lower. Good teachers inspire willing students to learn the required lessons and grow toward their potential. I recall my fourth grade teacher kept a tight reign on the class but helped me…

When a man I had begun to counsel was accused of a crime, he turned himself in to the local police station. “Bill” anticipated signing a document and being released, but instead was arrested and held in the Detention Centre. Having no surety for bail, he remained in custody for two months until his trial.…