The stretch of river near our home rarely freezes, even in the coldest weather. The running water attracts large numbers of migratory waterfowl during the cold season. Each day, my wife...

I enjoy spending time with my daughter, but we both lead busy lives and don’t get together as often as we’d like. As my 69th birthday approached, she asked, “Isn’t it...

I awakened to a fog-filled morning. The mist had crept in while I slept, enshrouding my neighborhood and reducing visibility. Peering out of my front window, I couldn’t see my neighbor’s...

Several years ago I participated in a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. In Jordan, I visited the city of Petra. I had the opportunity to walk alongside our guide, a Bedouin...

I know that gossiping and speaking ill of others is a sin, yet I still fall into this behavior constantly — and even blame others for my failure. If that co-worker...

When I was young, I would go to a small town in Pennsylvania to visit my mother’s grandmother. When my great-grandmother would encourage me to walk into town, I was frightened...

I speak at leadership conferences for businesses and organizations. I like to start my sessions by asking the group a question to spark conversation: If you were going to be deserted...

Trying to remember where I’d put my keys, I ran from room to room. Surely they had to be nearby! I checked coat pockets, the kitchen table, and the small desk...

Before I was born, my grandfather bought a lake cabin on a winding dirt road in the country. I love walking there; the road is paved now, but it still feels...

Several years ago, I decided to start living in a healthier way. After eating better and exercising I lost a total of 50 pounds. I slept better, my knees and feet...