Oct
16
2020
The birth of a child is the grandest and most Godlike event a mother and father can experience in a lifetime. In fact, it is so miraculous every other life experience pales by comparison.
My son gave me an inkling of...
Oct
15
2020
The relatively new science of phenomenology, empirical-based research, is understanding the meaning of people's lived experiences. It has made it possible to quantify reliable data to predict success or failure, and it is quite similar to the existential experience method.
Thousands...
Oct
14
2020
The relatively new science of phenomenology, empirical-based research, is understanding the meaning of people's lived experiences. It has made it possible to quantify reliable data to predict success or failure, and it is quite similar to the existential experience...
Oct
13
2020
QUESTIONS: After a gathering of friends, do you ever wonder if they had a good time? Do you sometimes wonder if a person dislikes you or has negative views of you? Do you make a critical analysis of your service...
Oct
12
2020
These two 17's are the best moments of my day! This is time dedicated to entering my personal secret garden. The psalmist called this a secret place. The secret garden is my best vacation destination in all the world....
Oct
09
2020
Many years ago a college student told me his story:
"For six years I was drug-free. However, after graduating from college, I was struggling to find employment. I became discouraged. At that time, my roommate was cooking up some cocaine....
Oct
08
2020
A cup of joy has the potential to give more vitality than a cup of joe. Do we really believe this? Ask 65% of adult Americans who delight in their daily cup of joe. (My deceased dear friend called it a...
Oct
07
2020
The customary "How are you doing" greeting continues to receive the same casual responses of either "Good," "fine," or "ok."
Yet, today there may be a big difference when those replies are given. Most likely, they demand an appropriate, deeper, follow-up question. If...
Oct
06
2020
My family, especially daughter Jennifer, delights when I am excited over surprises, no matter the size.
A small surprise came yesterday, although it was tear-moving. It was a much-appreciated message from a loved and respected friend of 25 years.
Then one grand surprise is an annual event...
Oct
05
2020
SPOKANE IS A CITY OF BRIDGES. These bridges are crucial for connecting south and north Spokane. This city has the truly magnificent Spokane River which is a tributary to the mighty Columbia River a hundred miles away. The integrity...
