Conversation with a Banker

The President of a large bank in San Francisco called me and said, a mutual friend encouraged him to meet me.  The name he mentioned was a very close friend, so I was eager to know this gentleman.  After a few minutes of small talk, we discovered that we had several...

Conversation with an Islamic friend

For many years, I hosted the Middle East nations at the Presidential Prayer Breakfast in Washington DC.  At one of those breakfasts, I met Ahmed from one of the most prominent countries in that region.  He wasn’t from the Royal family, but he was one of their...

Conversation with a Golf Shop Owner

Some time ago, I was the only customer in a golf store right after it opened.  Several times, I looked at the man at the cash register, who looked depressed.  Eventually, I felt certain that something was bothering him, so I said, “You’re having a rough...