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Put God First?

Sure, we say it. We try to do it. Yet we regularly run into circumstances, schedules, commitments, and relationships that take first place in our thoughts, words, and actions. Such angst, worry, and concerns pull… Read More »Put God First?

ME Monster

It’s innate. We prioritize our survival, our rights, our wants, our egos, and our choice of restaurants for lunch on Sunday. If someone shares a problem, do you compare it with yours? If someone posts… Read More »ME Monster

Pride and Prejudice

TV, radio, and social media offer an abundance of self-appointed experts pointing fingers with accusations of misdeeds they’re simultaneously committing. It’s easy to see it in others, but we all do it. “She’s such a… Read More »Pride and Prejudice

But I’m a Nice Person!

  Really? (Everybody thinks they’re a nice person.) Many dub “nice” as the premier attribute. The gold standard. Sure, it’s important. But nobody’s nice all the time. Ray Barone from the 90s sit-com “Everybody Loves… Read More »But I’m a Nice Person!

Change the World

Popped in 7-11 for coffee. $1.96. I gave the lady two dollars. I’m about to tell her to “keep it.” In my hesitancy, she decided for me, “You’re good.” Huh? Momentarily dumbfounded. Wait. In another… Read More »Change the World

Who Prays?

Do you? How? It’s hard! I am a professional non-pray-er. I spend most of my time not praying. Oh, I pray. But it’s microscopic compared to the amount of time I don’t pray. So I… Read More »Who Prays?