In the world of investments, there are strict regulations on so-called ‘insider trading.’ That is when a person uses information not available to the general public to purchase or sell securities to gain profit, often at the expense of those… Continue reading

“He’s coming soon, … with joy we welcome His returning!” The song came to mind as I walked in the early morning dawn. The streaks in the eastern sky made me think of the coming of His Kingdom. The hope… Continue reading

Can you appreciate beauty? Dictionary.com defines beauty as “the quality present in a thing or person that gives intense pleasure or deep satisfaction to the mind, whether arising from sensory manifestations (as shape, color, sound, etc.), a meaningful design or… Continue reading

Do you know how to mourn? We just don’t do ‘sad’ very well, do we? When crisis hits, when life goes into reverse, we do all we can do to leave the sorrow behind as quickly as possible. We tell… Continue reading

The ‘sophisticated’ man on TV is quite clever in his use of words. He is adept at sarcasm, cutting those people with whom he disagrees with slashing phrases. Double entendre is his forte, able to be risqué without actually saying… Continue reading

Reading your wake “You can tell a lot about a ship as you look at its wake. If it is in a straight line, you get the feeling that the boat is steadily on course and that the captain is… Continue reading

I’m an agenda guy! This day is already mapped out in my head: 9 AM I will be at point A, 11:30 I’ll be there, etc. It’s only 6 am on Monday, but my week is largely planned, with appointments… Continue reading

Let me tell you a story, one I’ve told before…. This is the tale of the Life Saving Organization, which was started along the shore of the sea to rescue sailors in peril. The little band of townspeople were intense… Continue reading

“Go to Hell!” is an oath hurled in anger. I don’t recall ever hearing those words come from my mouth, but have my actions said as much? Has a judgmental spirit, a harsh unforgiving heart, or a refusal to extend… Continue reading

The envelope announced that I was part of a select group chosen specifically for the enclosed invitation. The sender surely knew how to appeal to pride! The print flourishes and gold trim made it look very official and important. Urgency… Continue reading