Yesterday, I posted a comment on social media which I knew was controversial and I expected the responses that were quick to follow. What I wrote didn’t attack anyone personally. It was an observation about a current public policy. Four… Continue reading

A few days ago, driving along a country road, I saw a doe walking through a plowed field, realizing in a second that a fawn perhaps just hours old was following her. I stopped my car and watched them, surrounded… Continue reading

Yesterday was a beautiful day, bright blue skies, a house filled with family and friends. We chatted, ate our burgers, enjoyed our apple pie (!), and then a conversation just happened… My daughter, Maribel, her husband, her birth Mom (Margarita),… Continue reading

A couple are getting dressed to go to dinner and Sally asks Sam, “How does this outfit look?” The words, at face value,  are inviting an opinion about clothing, but are they really?  A wise companion listens for the ‘hidden’… Continue reading

I have stood in courtrooms and witnessed effective advocates speak earnestly for those they represent. In our justice system, nothing replaces having an able lawyer on your side. One young man I know, barely an adult, did some foolish things,… Continue reading

Compassion, responsibility, opportunity, choices …  while I drove I listened to a program that was discussing homelessness in America.  I heard about solutions that had unintended consequences. Some suggested stricter laws, others wanted to pour more money into building houses.… Continue reading

A long time ago, God called Moses to the top of the mountain and handed down a basic set of rules for Israel, the people of the Lord. We call that list – the Ten Commandments. How many can you… Continue reading

A couple of weeks ago I attended a Little League game and it was fun until the inning where the umpire made a controversial call. I think he made a mistake, but his call stood because he is the umpire.… Continue reading

Mostly, I am glad for the informality of the society in which I live.  30 years ago, a white shirt, jacket, and tie were ‘the rule’ for office and pulpit. I now wear my blue jeans and cowboy boots even… Continue reading

I checked my mailbox and there was just one lonely envelope, a form letter. I joked, “Guess I’m still waiting for that $1,000,000 check!” My friend remarked, “I think you’re doing just fine without it.” It was a moment of… Continue reading