Spiritual CliffsNotes

I must make a confession. During a literature course in college, I did not read the assigned books; instead I used CliffsNotes — study guides that present and explain literature in shortened form. Many would criticize my shortcut. There is certainly no...

Accessing the Invisible

Recently my cardiologist assessed my heart by:    Listening for sounds that tell him how well my heart and heart valves are functioning.    Checking for swelling of my ankles and listening to my lungs for any evidence of fluid      ...

Neighborly Advice

My "two cents’ worth" is, at times, worth just that — especially when my advice comes without offering assistance when needed. Advice costs me nothing. Involvement costs me time and resources. At times, I have thought that not getting involved...

The Path to Selflessness

"Dad, this conversation is not about you!" These words lovingly whispered in my ear by my daughter caused me to stop in my tracks. I had been caught once again talking about myself and not listening to others. How easy to believe that "it's all...