An Open Letter to My Father for Thanksgiving

Holidays are intended to be joyful–a time of peace, reflection, and above all, savoring relationships. However, far too often, and after years of less than stellar experiences, we approach the holidays with an underlying tension, bracing for the worst, and...

No Substitute For a Friend

In his book Surrender to Love, author David Benner states this truism about relationships: ”Knowledge by acquaintance is always better than knowledge by description.” While this certainly applies to all relationships, in this particular passage he is referring to the...

Nice to Meet You!

Humility is a good thing. It teaches one his ultimate position relative to God.  Well into my business career, I went with a new colleague to call on a particular company (forever nameless). We were out and about that day meeting folks and trying to build new...

Are We Not Men?

All men, duty-bound, onward must wend–even if trepidatiously. Momentarily, you will see why. In most marriages there are times when frustrations build and quarrels are sparked. In the heat of such moments considerable energy is expended affixing blame; he...

Tribute to a Face in the Crowd

The saying “behind every face, there’s a story” is, at its core, an invitation. I noticed a little girl at the airport recently who, by the intensity of her focus, stood out among the crowd. The events that soon unfolded were so tender and affecting that I was moved...

On Encouraging Others

When I read Hebrews 10:24-25, I hear God saying, “You are participating in a divine journey that I have called you to. And everyone you meet is a divine appointment–an opportunity to shine the love that I put in your heart and reflect My true nature to them....