Jesus Climbs His Everest
“All of us had suffered greatly to get to this moment�I had eaten little and slept not at all since leaving Camp 2, two days…
Diving into the Moment
There I was, flying 13,000 feet in the air without an airplane. I was plummeting 120 miles per hour toward the earth, with my arms…
Getting Closer
When I count to three, please say the name of a loved one with whom you want to have a better relationship. Someone you want…
Survivor Challenge
Forget Survivor Thailand. One of the most challenging, daunting threats to modern mankind’s survival (and our sanity) is The Holidays . Now that they’re over,…
Parental Guidance Suggested
Raising kids today is more challenging than it has ever been. Kids today just aren’t as young as they used to be. I don’t have…
Seasoned Living
A couple weeks ago, with Labor Day behind me and school back in session, I gave in to the temptation of calling it quits for…
Not-So-Great Expectations
I don’t have high expectations for my Father’s Day celebration this year. Don’t get me wrong, we will undoubtedly celebrate. We will barbecue or break…
The Truth About the Easter Bunny
I have some friends who made the parental decision not to expose their kids to the dangers of “make believe” characters like Santa Claus and…
Palm Sunday and Primetime Parallels
Bless me, Father , for I am about to draw a connection between Your Son’s Passion-the story of his suffering and death read in Catholic…
Positively Green
I belong to Toastmasters, a public speaking organization that focuses on the art of speaking, thinking, and listening. I’ve been with my club for several…
