Are We Merely To Be Good, Or Good for Something?
I remember the first time I visited the home of one of my high school friends. A corner of his family room housed a music section with a baby grand …
Beliefs of the Heart
What’s The Secret Of Connecting With Another Soul?
Twenty-five years ago a client asked me to meet with her president for an hour-long lunch. Her president was an industry innovator. But, she told me, …
By The Way, Just In Case You’re Curious
About thirty-five years ago, I lived in a community of a hundred men who kept everything in common. We literally pooled our money. Out of that pool we …
Should We Ever Wrestle With God?
In The Princess Bride, the criminal genius Vizzini repeatedly and inappropriately exclaims, “Inconceivable.” His partner Inigo Montoyo finally …
I Long To Live My Life As An Artist
A friend of mine challenged me to adopt—perhaps embrace—a Transcendent Pursuit for the coming year, something life changing, something I can bring to …
What My Train Set Taught Me About Transcendence
My kids and I used to have a small Lionel train set in a corner of my tool room. Ten years ago we dismantled the small set with dreams of a bigger and …
When You Lie, Lie B-E-E-E-G!
My sister Sarah went to a small college where you actually got to know the professors. Her Eastern European History professor was her favorite, …
What’s The Problem With Christian Leadership?
A few years ago a good friend of mine listened to a set of my sermons. He offered me constructive criticism. He liked what I said, but he had one bit …
What Do We Have That Sabotages Relationships?
Years ago I witnessed a curious interaction between a client’s president and his secretary. I arrived at their office mid-morning and found the …
Is It Ever Okay To Evangelize?
[To listen to a reading of this article, click here.] I was at Panera waiting for a friend when I overheard a three-way conversation at the next …
Why Do Even Our Best Things Fail To Bring Joy?
[To listen to a reading of this article, click here.] Most people we meet have a skill (or character trait or accomplishment) of which they are …
Might Morality Be The Greatest Obstacle to Christianity?
A year or so ago, a Christian friend described how he was beginning to bring the gospel his softball team. He had joined the local league that …