That’s Living!
The famous analyst, Dr. Karl Menninger, once asked a very wealthy patient, “What are you going to do with all your money?” The patient replied, “Just worry about it, I […]
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One Act Of Obedience
The mother of a fifteen-year-old girl was anxious about her daughter’s recently acquired independent attitude. Among other things, she recently spent most of her allowance on perfume, contrary to her
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Better Sermons!
You probably heard the news story that Pope Francis will visit the Philippines in January, 2015. But you may not have heard this story of the Pope’s earlier visit to
Raise The Banner High!
Recently, a new book appeared called “Public Apology,” which features scores of “mea culpas” written to friends, family members, strangers and even celebrities. On the cover of the book is
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All Too Human
It happened not long ago, but for most, the events that began that day have faded from memory. Citizens the world-over desperately waiting for a sliver of hope. Prayers pouring
Taking Sides?
A recent seminary graduate, with an advanced degree in sociology, was called on to deliver a speech to a group of seniors in a retirement community. For what seemed like
I’ve Got A Secret
If you are over 50, there’s a chance you may remember the popular weekly TV game show called “I’ve Got A Secret.” In the show, celebrity panelists would attempt to
How’s Your “Trust-O-Meter?”
There was a young man named Bud who spent two years working in the oil fields of New Mexico in order to earn enough money for college. One winter day,
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No More Sinking Feeling
Most of you have probably had this feeling at one time or another: You’ve planned for months or even years the trip of a lifetime. Maybe it’s the ultimate vacation
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Try To Be Kinder
In his own inimitable style, baseball’s Yogi Berra once said, “You should always go to other people’s funerals, because if you don’t, they might not go to yours.” And then
No Rest For The Good
Centuries ago, an ancient “father of the Church” named Cyprian, who lived in North Africa, sent a letter to a friend. In it he said, This seems a cheerful world
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Our Ultimate Treasure
Like all great discoveries, legend has it that the scientific “Archimedean Principle” was hatched by the famous Greek mathematician while he was taking a bath! It seems that Archimedes had
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These Are The Days
This morning I have an important question to ask: “When were ‘the good old days?’” What I mean is, exactly what year, or what decade, or what century are we
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A Glorious Image
Today we begin with a simple little story from a recent headline. A story we might aptly call “The Parable of the Dumbest Stunt Ever.” Or more to the point,
He Paid The Price
A cartoon strip depicted a father attempting to engage his son in earnest conversation. The teenager is slouched down on the sofa, looking very depressed. His father seems concerned, trying
Obsession Of Possession
Today I’d like to speak about an all-too-common malady that has afflicted so many of us, and to offer a sure-fire cure. But first, as a sort of case study,
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I Am Thine
Are you confused about the direction of your life? Do you feel like you don’t know who you really are? Are you having trouble deciding where you stand in terms
Forget The French Toast!
Let me begin today with some “food for thought.” With the dizzying array of “recommended” diet plans being touted these days, how do you decide which is best for you?
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Ready, Willing And Able
A well-meaning mother was becoming increasingly worried that her daughter seemed discouraged and depressed. Perhaps projecting her own inner struggles onto her daughter, the mother believed that the young woman’s
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Strike A Chord!
Some of you may be be familiar with the so-called “sad clown stories.” One version goes like this: In the year 1806, a respectable-looking young man visited a doctor who
