Gaining Wisdom After a meeting on Monday evening, Don and I were talking about a man whose opinions have been trumpeted across America for 20 years on talk radio. This man is often correct in his insight, but he is… Continue reading

Debra (not her real name) came by my office yesterday. When my secretary brought her in, it was obvious this was no ‘stop by and chat with the Pastor about the weather’ visit. When she started to talk, the grief… Continue reading

Occasionally I allow myself to dream about what I would do if I were a rich man. My thoughts usually run along the lines of philanthropy: I could help that person, pay for some project, fund a scholarship, etc. Sunday… Continue reading

Since I was taking care of Dad on the night shift, I was up early on this first day of 2009. About 5 AM, I started to channel-surf through the cable news networks to see what was being reported for… Continue reading

Prior to arrival of personal computers and online banking that make keeping a checking account in order so much simpler, I remember the end of the month chore called ‘balancing the checkbook.’ It seemed that there was always at least… Continue reading

The topic that you hear discussed everywhere is the state of our American economy. The DOW has declined about 30% in the last 6 weeks. Major corporations like GM and Chrysler are weeks from bankruptcy. Right across the street from… Continue reading

People were everywhere in our house for the last few days. A pile of shoes, large and small, was just inside our front door. Every room overflowed with bags, clothes, and coats. Who were these people? Our family! They came… Continue reading

Reading that title line you’re likely thinking, ‘what the rush? Let’s just enjoy the holiday.’ You’re right. But, living ‘in the moment’ has a limit and we all need to keep in mind that today forms tomorrow’s foundation. How you… Continue reading

I visited Israel a few years ago, spending 10 days there. But, I’ll be the first to tell you that despite having a marginally better understanding of that complex country, I really don’t know much about it at all. I… Continue reading

Yesterday, for about an hour, I was simply swallowed by grief. The pain of my own life coupled with the difficulties of so many in my pastoral care merged to become one big ache in my soul. And, I’ll admit,… Continue reading