When I was newly married, after a serious disagreement with my wife, I was complaining to my Dad about how difficult Bev could be. (Yes, I hear some of you laughing for you know me too well to just let… Continue reading

He was only 56 years of age when he died. His story is fascinating, an adopted son of working class parents who many rank among the top three business leaders of 20th century America. Steve Jobs brought us Apple computers,… Continue reading

  West Palm Beach, Florida is a place of extremes. I was there for a wedding. Two blocks from City Place, an area dedicated to materialism on a massive scale, homeless people stood at the side of the road begging.… Continue reading

In the land of the Bible, there are two inland bodies of water,  connected by the Jordan River, just 30 miles apart. The Sea of Galilee is a sparkling gem, full of life. The Dead Sea is a mineral laden… Continue reading

Monday is often the “preacher’s day off” and it’s my day to catch up on yard work, have a late breakfast with Bev, and try to practice a bit of “Sabbath” rest. Yesterday, I did not do so well at… Continue reading

“You’re just going to fail!”  That’s what I heard, and it stuck like glue. The words pulled me down for days. Criticism is tough to endure. It’s everywhere. Early in life, kids learn the ‘art’ of the put-down; how to… Continue reading

I am a very dutiful guy, who takes responsibility seriously, and who has trouble just letting go and playing. Four years ago I bought a little Miata convertible. I don’t need it. It isn’t practical and yes, buying that little silver… Continue reading

About a month before she died, I came home from the office one afternoon and found my Mom grinning widely.  “That box over there is a gift for you,” she said. It was a French press coffee maker she had… Continue reading

Our packed schedules, limited resources, and uncertainty about so many things create high levels of desperation. Desperate people are prone to slide from fear into anger because these two emotions live next door to one another in us. Everywhere I… Continue reading

“How about that post in your own eye?” was Jesus’ gently humorous jab at those who were quick to point out the speck of sawdust in the eye of another. Reminds me of the guy who complained to the police… Continue reading