I am always grateful when I receive comments indicating that you are beginning to give careful thought to what others have told you to believe. The question regarding last week's homily is a classic example. It reflects the confusion we all face when we try to understand how--or if--prayer works, especially when what we're told... Continue Reading →
Meanwhile, down there on the stage…
TV Guide documented Maiysha's week of activities at the Grammys. (Minus the part where she was roped into singing back-up for Bobby Brown. Some moments in our lives should simply be left on the cutting room floor.) Anyway, you only get to be a first-time Grammy nominee (or Mom and Dad) once. I hope you... Continue Reading →
Homage to Stevie and Melvin
"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 thought... Continue Reading →
Homage to Stevie Wonder and the Wondrous Melvin
"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 →
Loud Mouth in the Balcony 