When a certain man who is running for the office of President shows up on my TV, I groan – “Please go away. Not him, not again!”  His self-absorption, mindless speeches, and lack of substance turn me off, in a… Continue reading

Eugene Peterson, tells the story of Charity, a 5 year old, who went to visit her grandmother. The morning after she arrived she said, “Grandmother, let’s not have any god-talk while you are here, OK? Let’s just keep it real.”… Continue reading

Turkeys like to hang around in flocks, scratching in the dirt for food, taking flight only for short distances. They do not soar and are not generally admired as a noble bird.  Hence, the description of a person going nowhere,… Continue reading

There is an array of people who provide some kind of care for us at different times.  A few weeks ago, I sought out a lawyer to draw up important documents for me: a will, a power of attorney, and a… Continue reading

I bowed my head to pray but had no words.  What could I say that I had not already said?  There were no words to express what I felt. Ever been in that place, overwhelmed by pain or sorrow?  Look… Continue reading

Remember that moment in your life when you were so scared that you broke into a cold sweat? Remember when you met somebody who was famous and stammered like a little child? Have you had the occasion to visit a… Continue reading

In my youth, I did not place much value on humility! It seemed a virtue of the weak, a choice of last resort. The young and inexperienced often believe that they know and understand much more than they do. They… Continue reading

The movie playing on my TV was tense; a true story of four American soldiers in Afghanistan. pinned down by the Taliban, taking fire from every direction.  Rocket propelled grenades exploded, spraying the men with shrapnel. Bullets whined passing by.… Continue reading

Did you know that the word ‘generous’ comes from a Latin root word meaning ‘of noble birth?’  Those who were born to wealth and privilege ideally used their nobility to enrich others, to provide protection and help for those of… Continue reading

“You Christians are so judgmental!” is an accusation frequently heard these days.  “Why can’t you just accept people for who they are and let them alone?”   These accusations make me sad and a little glad at the same time.  I do… Continue reading