http://www.characterpath.com/blog Commentary by Gary Fenton Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:51:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Significant research is being done regarding how reading books can make a difference in the lives of children.  Both the New York Times and USA Today recently referred to a study which is scheduled to be published later this year in Reading Psychology.  For three years, a researcher from the ... http://www.characterpath.com/blog/?p=68 One of Italy’s more creative correspondents and writers, Tommaso Debenedetti has published interviews with: Cardinal Ratzinger, just prior to his election to the papacy; Mikhail Gorbachev; Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu; and Elie Wiesel. He published interviews with well-know authors such as John Grisham and Philip Roth. His insightful interviews were ... http://www.characterpath.com/blog/?p=67 In Alabama neither college football season nor political campaigning ever ends.  In May I read my first projection of what teams will play in which bowl games.  It is now June and we have completed the first round of the state primary elections, but we are in the midst of ... http://www.characterpath.com/blog/?p=66 Recently, a very gifted track and field coach died. The last five years of his life had been difficult as he had battled lymphoma, but the last twenty years had been filled with controversy and disappointment. Charlie Frances was a Canadian coach whose ... http://www.characterpath.com/blog/?p=65 Recently, someone asked me if my theology was “reformed?”  The term “reformed theology” is currently a “hot button” among many evangelicals.  To some, it is becoming the single-question litmus test to help people know whether you are one of “us” or one of “them.”  Book publishers and blog writers have ... http://www.characterpath.com/blog/?p=64 A crude and crass comedian has popularized a phrase to such an extent that it is now frequently used in motivational talks and, unfortunately, has even been displayed on some church marquees. While the phrase “git-r-done” may have some value as a call to action, it certainly does not summarize ... http://www.characterpath.com/blog/?p=63 Recently a good man who was tragic figure in American history died. While you may not know his name, you were impacted by a decision he made. On December 7, 1941 Kermit Tyler was on his second day of manning the air traffic center at Fort Shafter in Hawaii.  A private ... http://www.characterpath.com/blog/?p=62 Heroes often die unnoticed but their virtues continue to live. Recently the death of Mel Cuba, a 99-year-old resident of Del Ray, Florida, went for the most part unnoticed, but his greatest virtues continue to impact the next generation. On August 8, 1933 forty orphanage residents were swept away by a ... http://www.characterpath.com/blog/?p=61 People who are on the path to good character are always in the process of re-creation, not just recreation, which is too often confused with entertainment.   Entertainment is an amusement or a diversion, while recreation is the refreshment of strength and spirit. In order to emphasize the right meaning of ... http://www.characterpath.com/blog/?p=60 It’s that time of year!  Every December we hear a peppering of commentary in Christian circles protesting the fleecing of the real meaning of Christmas.  Many Christians cringe as the media and secular culture substitute the “Merry Christmas” greeting with “Happy Holidays.”   Understandably, believers feel compelled to remind society of ... http://www.characterpath.com/blog/?p=59