May 21, 2021The Five Side Effects of Kindness (1)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...
May 8, 2021People Need PeopleAs 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 ...
Apr 23, 2021Unlocking a Satisfying LifeHere is the formula for effective, satisfying, and meaningful living. It is to behave in a way that is not naturally comfortable. It is...
Apr 9, 2021Small and Simple May Be PlentyDid 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...
Mar 26, 2021Clues About Finding HappinessHappiness is a manageable goal. That is, we are not born with and or without it. Certainly, expanding happiness is not the same for...
Mar 12, 2021Let's Start A New WaveWell, 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...
Feb 26, 2021Tidbits About Care & KindnessMy activity in the care and kindness ministry has pushed me into staying active and even creative in actions and attitudes that fit the...
Feb 11, 2021You Can PLAN To Be KindBefore 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...
Jan 28, 2021Don't Just Do Something . . . Stand There!My title may strike you as a little puzzling. We typically view the thought of 'just standing there' as not being helpful, not being...
Jan 8, 2021A New Years Resolution: You Can Change The WorldIt doesn’t require wealth, talent, or a huge investment of time. Right now, you, with your current limitations and abilities, have...
Dec 24, 2020When are the Twelve Days of Christmas?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...
Dec 11, 2020Xmas vs ChristmasAs we are now halfway through December, anticipating Christmas, I would like to put the minds of many of you to rest over the widespread...
Nov 27, 2020Turning Junk into Good StuffIn 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...
Nov 13, 2020Listening 101"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...
Oct 30, 2020God Isn't Simply 'Practical'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...
Oct 16, 2020A Phrase That You, Too, Can UseNear the end of a pastoral visit to a wonderful Christian lady, she interrupted the flow of our conversation with a concern she was...
Oct 2, 2020An Extremely Kind GiftThere 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...
Sep 18, 2020The Broken Window ApproachIn New York City, a unique philosophy guided efforts to make the city clean, attractive, safe and secure. It was known as "The Broken...
Sep 4, 2020Properly Understanding HumilityI once asked for a volunteer to play the piano. No one moved. Finally, someone coaxed a young man forward. And then, he played superbly!...
Aug 20, 2020Stop Worrying; the Lord Holds On To You (part 2)One of the most heart-breaking experiences I have had as a Pastor or friend is hearing fears from dying people about their eternal...
Aug 7, 2020Stop Worrying; The Lord Holds On To YouThe 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...
Jul 24, 2020Your Smile Can HealI was walking in the mall, pondering a couple of discouraging encounters earlier in the day. A young boy suddenly was blocking my path...
Jul 17, 2020Laughter Is Still Good Medicine (Part 3)I have been sharing with you, in the previous two blogs, my thoughts on the fact that cheerfulness, hope, laughter, and spirit-lifting...
Jul 4, 2020Laughter is Still Good Medicine (Part 2)Reader's Digest has made the claim for decades that laughter is the best medicine. Several very convincing stories have been published ...