Recently, during a walk in a forest I was moved by the beauty of Creation. Lush trees, some with leaves others with needles, flowers from buttercups to foxglove, bees, bugs and lizards, birds of different colors and songs pleased my eyes and ears. Who would think up such a variety and diversity? I felt my … Continue reading
Joe had it made. He was the youngest of ten brothers and his Dad’s favorite. He was talented, smart, and had the good looks. He also was a dreamer, at least in his brother’s eyes. One time he had a dream that he would become boss over all his brothers, which he unwisely shared with … Continue reading
Have you ever wondered why common sense seems to be in such short supply? Is it possible that “Common Sense is not all that common,” as the French philosopher Voltaire said, or could there be a different reason why we often think that way? As it turns out, Common Sense is cultural, meaning whatever is … Continue reading
The artist places a carefully prepared and kneaded chunk of clay onto his wheel, skillfully centers it, and slowly begins forming it with his wet hands, as the wheel begins turning. The non-descript lump of clay slowly takes shape. The outline of a bowl becomes visible, but faster than the eye can see; one slight … Continue reading
“I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.” Oh really? Don’t these last two lines of William Ernest Henley’s Poem “Invictus” seem utterly stupid? Is he the author of his own life? No, God, the Creator is the author and sustainer of life. Although there are many people who … Continue reading
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