Here’s one secret to ensure a longer (and better) life. That promise on a magazine cover promotes purchases; people read that research and archive that wisdom as a constant reminder of better choices. It’s not buried in some research paper presented to academics convening in Institutes of Intellegentsia; those life hacks are the stuff of […]
Jun 4 2018
There’s smart… and, there’s wise
Smart! He must be smarter than me; he’s the richest guy in the world. Jeff Bezos wasn’t always in that position. In fact, the early days of the New Millennium were really tough years for him. Between 1999 and 2002, he lost 85% of his net worth. From that “low point” – his paltry $1.5 […]
May 28 2018
For today’s honorees, it was no picnic…
It’s that time of year: we’re in the middle of significant “special days” that demand attention, medals, and recognition. Retail advertising – on-line and in-print – will be running “Dads & Grads” as a key theme. Fathers – for families that are still aligned with the traditional pattern of father/mother/kids who are linked long-term – […]
May 21 2018
The radical solution to a campus shooter
The shooter Dimitrios Pagourtzis is a name that would have – likely – never entered your mind. Nikolas Cruz wasn’t destined to cross your path, either. Their names have left obscurity and anonymity, but they have not become memorable through service and accomplishment. Within the space of 90 days, their bent toward murder and calamity […]
May 14 2018
The Ambassador is “in,” and will see you now
A symbol is important; when a symbol depicts reality, its importance amplifies. Today marks an historic moment: the Embassy of the United States in Israel is moving from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Some argue that the location of the Embassy is simply symbolic, but it depicts a reality that is incredibly important. For Christians, the […]
May 7 2018
This just in, from a Nigerian Prince…
There’s $40 million sitting in an African bank account – in the name of a Nigerian Prince-in- exile – ready to be transferred to your bank in America. They need your information – and your Social Security number – for the funds to be wired, and you’ll get 10% as the accommodator. Are you “in?” […]
Apr 30 2018
His burning fire just went out
Our days may come to seventy years… According to the United States Government – the Centers for Disease Control – the average lifespan for an adult born in America in 1948 is 68.2. That opening quote was from Moses – who headed the Jewish community for 40 years, nearly 4000 years ago – who was […]
Apr 23 2018
Getting testy about the Testaments of the Bible
Things seem to be heating up… Every week, it’s been my discipline – for nearly 30 years – to look at what’s going on within the modern world and American culture, and view it through the filter of a Biblical worldview (via the Bible). Headlines – all headlines – come from sources with bias (some […]
Apr 16 2018
Ripped from the headlines…
Everything starts somewhere. I was rocked last week with the news that Bill Hybels – Founder/Senior Pastor of Willow Creek Community Church – had resigned his position amidst allegations of inappropriate conduct. In the hyper-charged environment of modern culture – exposing histories of sexual exploitation of women by men in power in business, politics and […]
Apr 9 2018
Taxable – Your Life is On the Line
Your life is on the line. That’s a one-liner (double entendre intended) that is always true, but is even more vividly evident this week. Actually, we’re just eight days from the filing deadline, to give an account for your 2017 life to the Federal (and State) taxing authorities. Your life is on the line… There […]
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