John guessed he had been a prisoner for at least six months. He had endured all the torture and deprivation inflicted by his captors. His will had been strong, but John was beginning to doubt the limits of his ability to fight back. John listened for the sound of keys…

Some time ago, I came upon this image while surfing Google Images. This image led me to wonder about three of my worst character flaws: lack of discipline, time management, and tendencies towards indecisiveness. DISCIPLINE Quite honestly, the morning ritual of leaving a perfectly comfortable bed to face the rigors…

I have been counseled by many professional writers as to the virtue in writing early in the morning. I have been encouraged to develop the habit of latching hold of early morning creative time. That’s all well and good for morning people. I am not one of them. …

In an effort to expand my abilities as a life coach, I am currently taking several continuing education courses. One particular lecture has…

Is there some emotion or response I can grab hold of to fill the gap between feeling disappointed and feeling angry? I am not yet angry at the lack of principled leadership in organizations such as government and faith-based communities. I am, however, more than disappointed. I don’t know how…

Some twenty years ago as I was transitioning from my vocation in independent school administration to the ministry, I was required to complete a battery of psychological tests. These tests were to ascertain my fitness for ministry before I could be ordained as a United Methodist Pastor. …

Today I realized I had become an old man. It wasn’t so much my age, although realizing my birthday was fast approaching had forced me to admit more years had passed than were to come. …

Another rainy day — I have no desire to run and jump in puddles. I am too old for that. What will I do while I wait for the sun to return? The rain increases in intensity. I begin to wonder if the sun will ever show up again. Three…