In times of crisis and tragedy, we often hear questions like "Where was God?" or"How could God allow this to happen?" I'm sure those questions were asked countless times during and following the 9/11 attacks in 2001. Here are my thoughts on the subject... Where was God on 9/11? Exactly where you can always find …
Don’t Worry
What is your reaction when people tell you not to worry about something? Maybe you feel like saying, "That's easy for you to say, but I can't help worrying about it!" All of us worry about things from time to time - some of us more than others. Some seem to not be "happy" unless …
Just Stop It
I saw a few related communications this week on various media that I want to pass along. They triggered a fun memory from a Bob Newhart TV scene that seems appropriate to throw into a post on the topic. I'll end on a deadly serious note. The first of the items was a Facebook post …
2013 Goals Update – September 5
The year is fast appearing in the rear view mirror. It's time again for a monthly status update on how I'm coming with my goals for the year. I first published them here on January 1 - eleven goals divided into the categories of body, mind and spirit. I share updates here monthly as a public way …
What Is a Community?
In a recent search on Google for "community definition," the following appeared at the top of the results: "a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common; a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals." How do you define "community"? …
