What greater icon of the American Dream exists than Elvis Presley? Even today people adulate him. Yet, there is ample evidence to conclude that Elvis was not happy with his life. How could this be? Dr. James Dobson of Focus on the Family offers some reflections on his trip to Graceland and offers his answer to this question.
Titanic-The Ship Of Dreams
As preparation for his film, "Raising the Titanic," Bob Garner offers insights into how the sinking of the Titanic revealed America's house of straw in the early 20th century. Human beings thinking that their technological and scientific power make them greater than God are once again humbled.
All They Are Saying Is Give Happiness a Chance
The levels of happiness find a practical voice. This editorial from the New York Times ponders how public policy might contribute to the persuit of happiness. The writer provides scientific evidence that happiness comes from relationships, not material wealth.
Money-You Can't Take it With You
Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio explores 1Timothy 6:10, which tells us that the love of money is the root of all evil. D'Ambrosio explains that St. Augustine saw the problem in disordered love rather than in money, and that disordered love for anything is evil. Whatever we love must lead us to God, the true source of perfect happiness.
