"When you believe in things that you don't understand, you suffer." I received an email a few days ago--the third or fourth time I've received it in the past year. It was the transcript of Rick Warren's interview with Jim Dailey of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association's Decision magazine. This time, I printed it because I... Continue Reading →
The world that lives happily on your face
The humongous photograph in the Museum of Science and Industry stopped me in my tracks long enough to read the caption. I gasped, pivoted and fled the room, completely grossed out. For a split second, I even forgot where I had been headed before the frightening encounter. The gigantic face had to have been 20... Continue Reading →
The world that lives happily on your face
I'd like you to give some serious thought to the genesis of your own beliefs and, if you choose, update them. You already have empirical evidence that invalidates some of your beliefs, yet you are unwilling to release them. When you pay attention, you'll discover that your beliefs directly impact your behavior and subsequently reflect in your life experiences.
Your blessing might be wrapped in adversity
I had the most delightful telephone chat yesterday with a dear friend who, after asking what day it was, gleefully declared, “It’s been 14 days!”She explained: It had been 14 days since she smoked a cigarette. Hallelu! Jeanne had smoked for 39 of the last 41 years, taking a break during pregnancy and again, following... Continue Reading →
Your blessing might be wrapped in adversity
I had the most delightful telephone chat yesterday with a dear friend who, after asking what day it was, gleefully declared, “It’s been 14 days!” She explained: It had been 14 days since she smoked a cigarette. Hallelu! Jeanne had smoked for 39 of the last 41 years, taking a break during pregnancy and again,... Continue Reading →
More trust = more peace
I had a different topic in mind for this week's homily. Then I was abruptly awakened and given a new one. It was almost 3 o'clock this morning. That's when my phone rang.It was my daughter, Maiysha. She was in the Amsterdam airport, en route to South Africa, and she was in tears."It appears that... Continue Reading →
More trust = more peace
I had a different topic in mind for this week's homily. Then I was abruptly awakened and given a new one. It was almost 3 o'clock this morning. That's when my phone rang. It was my daughter, Maiysha. She was in the Amsterdam airport, en route to South Africa, and she was in tears. "It appears... Continue Reading →
Is life more fun for those who think?
Truth shows up in the most unlikely places. I recently stumbled upon one of the most profound bits of truth printed on the tag of my tea bag:"The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think."The writer was Horace Walpole. I'd never heard of this English nobleman; but... Continue Reading →
Is life more fun for those who think?
Truth shows up in the most unlikely places. I recently stumbled upon one of the most profound bits of truth printed on the tag of my tea bag: "The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think." The writer was Horace Walpole. I'd never heard of this English... Continue Reading →
Is God Evolving at the Speed of Man?
This week’s homily was motivated by an particularly insightful response to last week’s essay, “God as Valentine:” “I am of the mind that the practice of the time should not be mingled with the theology/belief that we in today’s world have or should have for who God is.”What’s so exciting about this response is that... Continue Reading →
Loud Mouth in the Balcony 