Forgive Us Our Trespasses
We all know families in which some members refuse to talk to others in the family. They have some complaint, or a series of them, for which forgiveness is out ...
Can We Learn Anything from a Politician?
I’ve recently finished reading an exhaustive biography of Harry Truman, the 33rd president of the United States. At 1,409 pages, it’s probably one of the longest books I’ve read but ...
The Benefits of Hope
I’ve tried in the past to write about the virtue of Hope, but have never been satisfied with the result. All the virtues may seem nebulous, but none as much ...
Must We Be Counter-Cultural?
I’ve never been a great fan of Charles Barkley. In his playing days in the National Basketball Association, I thought he was a jerk. I witnessed that first-hand years ago ...
Stereotypes: A Cheap Substitute for Thinking?
As I age, I’m acutely aware of stereotypes about old people and find myself trying not to fall into them. I try not to get too far behind in wardrobe ...
Seeing Things As They Really Are
One of my regular prayers is, “Lord, help me to see things as they really are.” “What?” some non-believers may say. “How can you say you want to see things ...