Articles : Virginia Ham
Sept. 5, 2011 issue
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Not shy, but retired
A couple of months into this strange new way of life known as retirement, I’m still checking whether I’ve safely entered this thoroughfare or if I even belong here.
I am seeing people, places and even inanimate objects in a new light. It has much to do with the slower pace.
May 23, 2011 issue
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Editor went by the book
For most folks who knew him, he was “Paul.” To high school and college friends, he was known as “Barney.”
May 9, 2011 issue
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40 years at EMU
Eastern Mennonite University poured wisdom and knowledge into my thick skull as a student for four years. While I may not have absorbed and retained much of it, I tried to show my appreciation by returning the favor for 40 years.
Nov. 1, 2010 issue
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A pastor bigger than life
Truman H. Brunk of Harrisonburg, Va., was imposing in stature, with a heart that beat with rhythmic passion for life, for his Lord and for the many people whose lives he touched over the years.
July 19, 2010 issue
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When the train arrives too soon
People get ready, there’s a train a-comin’ … — The Impressions (1964)
May 3, 2010 issue
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Joke’s on me
My friends call me Moses, because every time I open my mouth, the bull rushes. Permit me to finish this manna sandwich (fifth time this week) and demonstrate.
Jan. 18, 2010 issue
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The queen has left the throne
A ceramic pitcher with a Stangl design, sketched by my brother, J. Eric Bishop, appeared on the cover of the memorial service program above the Scripture verse, “Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her” (Prov. 31:29).
Nov. 23, 2009 issue
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In everything give thanks
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world. — Louis Armstrong (1963)
Nov. 9, 2009 issue
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We live by faith
The keynote speaker for our annual faculty-staff conference was dishing out some heady stuff. The message was also disconcerting, if one agrees with his basic premise.
Oct. 19, 2009 issue
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Memory box
The parcel sat in a corner of my office, taking up space and collecting dust. But I ignored it, until several weekends ago, when I finally inspected its contents.

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