THERE IS A BATTLE

THERE IS A BATTLE coming which may last for decades, even generations. In fact, the battle is upon us and has already been joined, although many may not fully realize it. It is a contest over values—between those who value money and power and the immediate acquisition of them (and very little else); and those who value more subtle, more

Leap of Faith

I WATCHED a dozen baby mallards follow their mother to the edge of a dock three feet above the water. Watched as she plunged in and encouraged them to follow, for their very first swim. And after a bit of peeping and shuffling back and forth at the precipice, they did. First one, high into the air and into the