When we think of side effects, the first thing that springs to mind are the side effects of drugs. But who’d have thought that kindness...

As we have all struggled for nearly a year and a half with the restrictions of the pandemic, one of the things that I miss most is ...

Here is the formula for effective, satisfying, and meaningful living. It is to behave in a way that is not naturally comfortable. It is...

Did you know that a kind word spoken in someone's ear changes their body chemistry in a measurable and positive way? A kind word is a...

Happiness is a manageable goal. That is, we are not born with and or without it. Certainly, expanding happiness is not the same for...

Well, we are a little ways past the traditional time for making New Years Resolutions. But . . . it's never too late to make plans for a...

My activity in the care and kindness ministry has pushed me into staying active and even creative in actions and attitudes that fit the...

Before I tell you my story, let me give you the punch-line right away. You do not have to be in the right mood to show kindness. You do...

My title may strike you as a little puzzling. We typically view the thought of 'just standing there' as not being helpful, not being...

It doesn’t require wealth, talent, or a huge investment of time. Right now, you, with your current limitations and abilities, have...

We love to sing that joyful, and slightly humorous, song at Christmas time. But does anyone know what those twelve days are about? Is it...

As we are now halfway through December, anticipating Christmas, I would like to put the minds of many of you to rest over the widespread...

In today's world of COVID impact, in which EVERYONE has had their lives changed, we each struggle with how to deal with these changes. We...

"Listening is easy. What I need to know is what to say." Those are the words of a frustrated student who was exasperated with such a big...

God isn't 'practical' about our world, skimping on things that don't pay. He's got mountains and deserts that seem to be a poor idea when...

Near the end of a pastoral visit to a wonderful Christian lady, she interrupted the flow of our conversation with a concern she was...

There is one incredibly kind sentence we can say to everyone. It is a gift that can be given to everyone. There are no exceptions. The...

In New York City, a unique philosophy guided efforts to make the city clean, attractive, safe and secure. It was known as "The Broken...

I once asked for a volunteer to play the piano. No one moved. Finally, someone coaxed a young man forward. And then, he played superbly!...

One of the most heart-breaking experiences I have had as a Pastor or friend is hearing fears from dying people about their eternal...

The saddest visits I have made as a Pastor are those in which God's good people were scared about their eternal security in their dying...

I was walking in the mall, pondering a couple of discouraging encounters earlier in the day. A young boy suddenly was blocking my path...

I have been sharing with you, in the previous two blogs, my thoughts on the fact that cheerfulness, hope, laughter, and spirit-lifting...

Reader's Digest has made the claim for decades that laughter is the best medicine. Several very convincing stories have been published ...