Two weeks ago, there was a very interesting occurrence in San Antonio, Texas that caused quite a firestorm. The mayor of San Antonio, Ivy Taylor, was participating in a public forum and was asked what she saw as the deepest causes for generational poverty in their city. Her response: “I’ll go ahead and put it […]
People often ask why I wrote the book Wisdom: Life’s Great Treasure. In short, it is because of what I observe in my work. For many, life is complicated, it is not working, it does not make sense and they do not know what to do about it. I see people living with false ideas […]
Several years ago Nissan had a clever commercial that ended with the line: “Life is a journey, enjoy the ride.” This initially seems to be a logical approach to life and in fact may be your approach. Life is a long, difficult journey and you might as well enjoy yourself as much as possible. The […]
Are you a hedgehog or a fox? There is a powerful principle found in Jim Collins’ intuitive book, Good to Great called “The Hedgehog Concept”. It is based upon Isaiah Berlin’s famous essay that divides the world into hedgehogs and foxes. The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing. The fox […]
“It is finished.” Most people do not understand the significance of these last words uttered by Jesus as he hung dying on the cross. Back in biblical times, like today, people would borrow money and incur debt. This seems to be part of the human condition. Since there was not an elaborate banking system, the […]
When you think about God, what do you think of? How would you describe his attributes? Most church-going people would describe Him as loving, merciful, forgiving, all-powerful, just and fair. This is what theologians call “The Theology of Glory.” These are descriptions that make us feel good about God. There is nothing offensive about this. […]
When President Bill Clinton occupied the Whitehouse, he participated in a press conference aired on MTV. It was intended to be light and funny as he interacted with teens. You may recall, Clinton was asked humorous, trivial questions such as, “What is your favorite rock group? What kind of underwear; boxers or briefs?” But, out […]
Two years ago there was a very sad but intriguing article in The Atlantic magazine examining why so many teenagers with such bright future prospects were taking their own lives in Palo Alto, California. Palo Alto is located in the San Francisco Bay area. Stanford University is located there and it is headquarters to a […]
Recently I asked a new acquaintance how he would describe his religious or spiritual beliefs. His response was similar to others I’ve heard over the years, he said: “Well, I’m a scientist, so I don’t believe in God, if that’s what you mean.” That response is one that has always amazed me. It isn’t that […]
As we begin another year, most of us contemplate or articulate goals or objectives that we hope to achieve in 2016. The creative process allows us to dream, to imagine, to consider the possibilities of accomplishing or completing something important or significant. As we review our lists, we find one or two ideas that seem […]
The Life You Want Before you read further, think about the life you want. How is it different from the one you have? Now you may be expecting me to suggest a path forward that involves setting goals and giving your whole-hearted effort toward obtaining that life that you really want. If you’re expecting that, […]
Iron pyrite is a well known mineral that has been in use for centuries. In fact, it is believed to have been used during the Roman Empire as a sparking element to start fires. Pyrite even enjoyed brief popularity in the 16th and 17th centuries as a source of ignition in early firearms. But where […]
Hello There!!! Every time I read the Biblical narrative about Jesus’ birth I’m reminded about the people who missed Christmas, in particular the Innkeeper. He was simply too busy serving his numerous guests that he didn’t have time to stop and participate in what was taking place on his very property—the birth of the Most […]
In the book of Philippians, Paul makes quite a bold assertion when he writes, “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation I face.” He goes on to say that it does not matter whether he is well-fed or hungry, living with plenty or in great need. (Philippians 4:12) Paul […]
Mother Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997), the Roman Catholic nun who lived most of her life in the poverty of India, is long remembered and admired as someone who quietly gave of herself to so many people in need during her lifetime. She wholeheartedly served anyone in whom God put into her field of vision. Towards […]
