There are three possible frameworks for communication. Only one of the three enables us to communicate in a manner that allows the message to be received by the receiver. Framework one is communication that is source-oriented. This is the attitude … Continue reading →

As with Old Testament Israel (Num. 11:4), so with America: the population was a mixed multitude (believers and unbelievers). But again, as with Israel, so also with America: the majorities are people of faith. In Deuteronomy 6, God, through Moses, … Continue reading →

Model what you expect. My father once said to me, “You do what I say not what I do!” My father was at least open and honest about the fact that his behavior was not a worthy model. Unfortunately, many … Continue reading →

Note: This blog is drawn from a Sunday School series I teach titled “Parenting Your Parent, Your Boomerang Child or Grandparenting Your Grandchild.” It occurred to me that there may be some readers who would find this material useful. This … Continue reading →

Sooner or later every married couple is going to be faced with either caring for aging parents or each other as they advance in age. The following is adapted from my book, The Art of Aging. One of the necessary … Continue reading →

Parenting is a difficult task in every culture. Children are born with a bent towards selfishness and the determination to fulfill their desires. Every parent has observed their child grab a toy from another child and scream “Give it to … Continue reading →

I do not normally watch more than three, maybe four, television shows in a week. The ones that I do watch are fast moving mysteries like NCIS. These programs at one time or another all entail a subplot involving a … Continue reading →

I do not normally watch more than three, maybe four, television shows in a week. The ones that I do watch are fast moving mysteries like NCIS. These programs at one time or another all entail a subplot involving a … Continue reading →