Miscalculating my ability to resist the subtle influences of the world around me can result in not-so-subtle negative outcomes...

My thoughts and ideas have no meaning to others until they find full expression in clearly articulated words – written or...

How I view myself - my identity - is shaped by my early childhood development, education, vocational life, family, church and...

The intent of God is that I live a life of relentless joy. However, I often find myself living inside the story of my...

Hubris – excessive pride and a sense of self-importance - is a constant temptation for me. Yet if you knew me well, you...

As I listened to the story of his journey to Jesus, I was amazed by his nonchalant transparency.  He described his family...

Is there any way to describe the pace of modern life other than – crazy busy? We live in a 24 hour society with non-stop...

While living in Hungary, through an amazing set of circumstances, the President of Hungary made himself available for a 30...

Collecting has always been a part of my nature. As a boy, I used my paper route earnings to collect coins and antiques. Books...

Studying leadership over the years, I have read books by people like Stephen Covey, Peter Drucker, John Maxwell, and others. I...

I often say, "Please forgive me" so glibly that I give little thought to the deep suffering my words or actions may...

I find new foreign foods and unusual customs a fun adventure. Yet while traveling internationally, my thoughts are never far...

At times, I present my life's needs and desires to God in a list with a timetable. I am like a child who does not know what...

"Dad, this conversation is not about you!" These words lovingly whispered in my ear by my daughter caused me to stop...

My "two cents’ worth" is, at times, worth just that — especially when my advice comes without offering...

Recently my cardiologist assessed my heart by:   Listening for sounds that tell him how well my heart and heart...

I must make a confession. During a literature course in college, I did not read the assigned books; instead I used CliffsNotes...

I sometimes read Reader’s Digest — true stories about real people delivering a more powerful punch than fiction. In...

Society's message that acknowledging weakness is not a good strategy often resonated with me. Power and control seemed more...

I have never joyfully written a check for taxes. However, this is not a new phenomenon. I doubt the Egyptians enjoyed paying...