Life rains down on all of us. We experience loss, sadness, frustration, difficult times, goals missed, dreams disappointed. We go through broken relationships, betrayals, trust misplaced, loved ones hurt. Yet, while the rain can drown us, it can also strengthen us. While it can overwhelm, it can also energize. What makes the difference is the…

President Bill Clinton’s receiving Father of the Year award has raised some eyebrows. We all probably have different views of the propriety of the award. Still, we can use it as a spark to discuss what we can learn from our parents. Sometimes we learn what to do along with what not to do. I…

Delivering a eulogy for a loved one takes great  empathy and maturity. I’ve been moved by many I have heard. Often, however, I wonder what impact the words expressed would have had on the person being remembered. Did they ever have the opportunity to know what their loved ones felt? Did they appreciate the contributions…

One of the great heroes of the bible is a man named Caleb. During the forty years of wandering in the desert, he remains confident in God’s promise even  as others falter. His loyalty and commitment do not waver. It is any surprise, therefore, that the Hebrew word for our most loyal animal is almost…

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