Re-Discovering the Gospels

From time to time, it’s important to revisit and reevaluate our theological beliefs.  A myriad of books, tapes, sermons, Sunday School classes, Bible studies, and retreats, can have the unfortunate effect of encumbering our faith.  The sheer volume of...

Get Back to Jesus Alone!

When you can’t remember, the twenty-two characteristics of a good husband or wife, the five love languages, the seven steps of appeal to authority, the eight things to do when you are worried, the four spiritual laws or the eight spiritual flaws, it’s time to...

Purpose and Overview

As I approach my eighty-third year, I’ve been doing quite a bit of reflection about my life, and I’m enjoying the process very much.  Memories can be the treasure or the curse of old age and thank God; mine are bringing me much joy.  After fifty-five years...

Conversations with Myself

As I reflected on my most memorable conversations, one came to mind that I had not thought about for many years.  It was a conversation that I had with myself.  A little personal history will set the stage for why this internal conversation was so crucial for my life....

Conversation on the Subway

I’ve calculated that in thirty-plus years, I drove to San Francisco at least 850 times.  I was in the financial district every other week for three days, meeting with individuals and a number of groups.  I stayed with close friends in the suburbs, and it amazes...