All of us are getting tired of the political fighting between the left and right. We crave leaders who will think clearly instead of thinking with poll numbers. What follows
My brother Cornel and I were raised by a single mom. As a school teacher in the 1950s our mother found each new day full of financial troubles. At times
Some of Us Are Late Bloomers Joanne Kathleen (J.K.) Rowling is the classic example. A mediocre high school and college student, a low level employee, a divorcee with a dependent
When patients ask for prayer, we pray this together: Thank you almighty LORD for Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit and your grace because it is by grace that we have
The power of an idea lies not in the pageantry of the prose, nor in the depth of its reason; neither does it reside in fad nor fashion, nor in a
From time to time a patient will ask me, “Why doesn’t God answer my prayers?” The Destructive Force of Misinterpretation This question reminds me of Joe and Cindy. Joe, a
When certain unexpected thoughts pop into our minds we can sometimes look for a mystical explanation. For example when taking a leisurely stroll a friend from the past comes to
Because studies show that thankfulness lowers anxiety levels, elevates mood, relieves stress, improves socialization and stimulates a helpful attitude all of us would do well to focus on our blessings
Rising above chromosomes and circumstances begins with understanding happiness. Let’s say that happiness resembles an apple pie, the flavor of that pie would depend on the following three slices: 50%
When the Bluebonnet blossoms the prairies and the Indian Paintbrush fires the country roads; the Magnolias fill the air with their sweet-scented redolence while the towering hardwoods flourish green and
Among the rolling foothills of the Davis Mountains cradles a little-known West Texas treasure, the small town of Alpine, surrounded by ranches flowing with undulating waves of buffalo grass marked
This lengthy blog was initially posted July 14, 2013. After I had climbed several of Colorado’s 14,000 foot peaks, my mountaineering friend, Craig Carson, thought I was ready for
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