You've seen the bumper sticker "Practice Random Acts of Kindness." I confess I've seen them all over and my reaction to this altruistic admonition ranges (depending on my mood) from…
"It is a great achievement not to be attracted by things. But it is a far greater achievement to remain dispassionate in the face both of things and of the…
It started with what I thought was a simple explanation. But he didn't "get" it. So, I tried again to make it even simpler. And still the quizzical look on…
"I am sick of this! I mean it, this is the very last time!" I hear these words in my head and I know they are a lie. I'm having…
Years ago a Protestant mega-pastor wrote the book "The Purpose Driven Life." The subtitle was "What on Earth am I here For?" Great title and a great question. The content…
Sometimes it's inevitable; that clash of strong willed people. And, to be honest, it's a good thing IF you have the discernment to mine the gold in such events!
The truth…
I suppose the whole world couldn’t contain the poems, stories, and memories we children collect about our mothers. I know I owe much of my good qualities to the brave…
There was a day when I relished a good theological argument. Jousting with this or that “opponent” over this or that doctrine was as much fun as it was challenging.…
I’m convinced everyone wants to know God. Everyone. Even the most radical atheist or hedonist wants to know God above everything else. In fact, I’m convinced a man is an…
Every parent has heard themselves say this at one time or another: "If you two don't stop bickering, I'll stop this car and punish you both!" I mean, surely I'm…