I am reading the autobiography of one of our better known politicians, a man of stature and accomplishment. The book reveals a prideful, opportunistic person, ready to catch whatever wind is blowing at the moment in order to advance himself.… Continue reading

Somewhere I found suggestion for forming a new bond with my wife. “Take dance lessons. She will love it.” So, I enrolled us for swing dance class at the local fitness center. Really, I did! Our instructors opened the first… Continue reading

I struggle to reconcile two ideas that seem to compete: work and rest. Either I am resting or I am working, but I cannot do both at the same time, can I?  Yes, I can and I should. Jesus Christ… Continue reading

Some days bring circumstances that smother us, exhaust us, and break us. With the growing darkness, as the funk deepens, so does the likelihood of destructive behavior. Rational thought retreats, leaving a person at the mercy of his emotions. Despair… Continue reading

Despite an appearance of being a relaxed lifestyle, serving as a local church as a Pastor is not for the faint of heart. It not a ‘job,’ it is a calling, a way of life. Who is he is intrinsically… Continue reading

Second year students are called ‘sophomores.’ The word is a made-up combination from two Greek root words:  sophos which means to be wise; and moros which means to be dull or a fool. The student with a little bit of… Continue reading

“Lost Larry” visited me again this week. He comes by for a handout, always with a story about his bad luck. This week he said he had just got out of jail after the cops caught up with him for… Continue reading

As soon as I stepped through the door, I wanted to leave. The tension in the atmosphere was thick as a heavy morning fog. Perhaps they had just had a big fight or had just received some disappointing news. I… Continue reading

Presidential primary season is upon us. A person who puts himself in that race must have an amazing sense of self-confidence to say, “Hand me the responsibility of being the Chief Executive of the country.”  A couple of the candidates… Continue reading

“Entry level position” is not a description that many want attached to a job offer! A common misconception, especially among the young, is that some training or a college degree will qualify them to begin a career making great money… Continue reading