Larry Payne, D.Min., LPCMany faith traditions practice anointing as an act of identity or marking a certain quality of life.“Integrity” means the quality of being honest and having high moral principles. Vice-President Harris has demonstrated this virtue across…Jul 30Jul 30
Larry Payne, D.Min., LPCNew Words for Dynamic PrayerNew words arise constantly to meet the needs of communication. For 2023, the Word of the Year was either “authentic” (Merriam-Webster)…Jul 19Jul 19
Larry Payne, D.Min., LPCBaby Yes? Baby No? Four Ethical Ideas for Birth ControlMillions of other women are saying “No” to a pregnancy by utilizing birth control. Is that a moral choice?Jun 28Jun 28
Larry Payne, D.Min., LPCAwestruck! The Emotion of TranscendenceEvery second that ticks by 700,000 gallons of water gush over Niagara Falls! Jan and I stood on the observation platform a few years ago…Jun 17Jun 17
Larry Payne, D.Min., LPCHow Giving Gives HappinessEveryone wants happiness. What if we are missing a key ingredient. Altruism is proven to bring well-being. So let’s be intentional!May 31May 31
Larry Payne, D.Min., LPCMemory of a VeteranMy Dad, Carl Payne, served in the US Army during World War 2. I offer a recap of his story in honor of all the veterans who have sacrifice…May 24May 24
Larry Payne, D.Min., LPCGod Meets Us in a LibraryJan and I enjoy libraries, she as a professional and myself as a bibliophile. Our visit to the Library of Trinity College in Dublin…May 11May 11
Larry Payne, D.Min., LPCGet Better Sleep TonightHow did you sleep last night? I know that’s a personal question. Your answer might include several factors, like how long your head was on…May 3May 3
Larry Payne, D.Min., LPCCan You Handle the Mystery?The wonderful museum at Heraklion, Crete, carries the observer back thousands of years to the Minoan civilization. This advanced culture…Apr 26Apr 26
Larry Payne, D.Min., LPCGo Wild! Where Spirituality and Ecology MeetThey are so big you feel like a pygmy. The enormous Sequoias of Henry Cowell Park in the Santa Cruz Valley of California stretch the limit…Apr 19Apr 19