Matt Kaufman

…people besides her family? Here’s why the question’s on my mind. A couple days ago I had the pleasure of attending a retirement luncheon for my mother, who’s been a secretary (officially, “office support specialist,” but she has no use for the title …

“Climate change is the totalitarian’s dream come true. It offers a rationale for government intrusion into every aspect of life for every person on Earth.” Strong words, from a speaker at the Family Research Council on Earth Day last week. But if anyon …

Bookstores routinely have sections with labels like “Metaphysics” or “Paranormal.” Walking through Borders a few hours ago, though, I saw they not only had that section, but another, good sized section next to it: “Magical Studies.” There’s something t …

I was talking with a friend the other day about miracles. The topic’s never hypothetical to me, because I think I’ve witnessed one. And I wasn’t the only witness. It came close to home, literally. I was maybe 13 or 14, there was a big storm starting, a …

In my church, like many others, we pray for various people in authority: Presidents, governors, legislators, and also church officials, including the president of the church body. And sometimes that’s easier than others. Sometimes I approve of what tho …

I just got back from a luncheon with our local college football booster’s club. We had two speakers, and they were a real study in contrasts. First up was the football coach himself, who’s mired in a nightmarish losing streak (nine straight games again …

  This seems to be my week for obituaries. A few days ago I did one for John T. Elson, the journalist of “Is God Dead?” fame. Today it’s John Wild, the founder of ultrasound imaging technology. Wild always knew his work could save many lives: It’s …

  Cryptic title, I know: “It” could mean so many things. In this case, “it” means your health. I was sick for a few days last week and ran through my usual cycle of attitudes. While I’m sick, I’m ticked off that the daily good health I take for my …