Monthly Archives: November, 2013
Ability, Disability, Availability, Liability
For most of my career life, I have been cocooned in a Christian environment. It is a safe place for the most part. In fact, I tried my best to make a classroom environment that enriched the lives of my students not just with academics, but also Christian ethics laced with challenging students to live …
Waiting for the Train
The frequency of trains coming through my town has recently increased. Someone tried to explain it to me, and I still don’t understand and actually, don’t object. I rather like the sound of the train whistle. This morning I found myself in a line of vehicles at the railroad tracks. Parents of years gone by …
Danger!
My son, when about four years old, according to his grandmother, drank gasoline. I don’t think that he drank it, he touched the container and then his face and the smell panicked my mother-in-law. End of story, he survived without any repercusions. I was reminded of the incident when reading this powerful story by Stacey …
Controversy
The question is: Is controversy bad? Without a doubt, my reply will be, well, controversial! This week someone asked me about cavemen. In a public arena, they conversation following such a question could easily become contrary. Since this was a private conversation and asked out of genuine search for wisdom, no controversy convened between the …
The Shepherd's Presence 