There are many transitions that have changed my life beginning with my birth, not to mention the births of my two sons. …

Equality or Reciprocity The words are eloquent. The message clear. The values compelling. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Those core…

The Church Without A Home Periodically throughout my life, I’ve hoped to find a church where I might fit in. Recently, I thought I had found one. Its motto is “open minds, open arms.” That stands out from most churches where unquestioning acceptance of creedal affirmations is central to salvation…

As Henry Wolfe neared his ninetieth birthday, it was only to be expected that his mind wandered back to the loves that had given meaning to his life. Of course, he loved his parents. Henry had been particularly close with his Dad, though his mother was more approachable on those…

At one time cheating was a serious offense on college campuses. Since then, our standards have shifted, and now what was once cause for permanent expulsion leads merely to a one-year suspension or less. Moreover, only those who get caught are penalized. …

Women and Men: Nurturers and Providers My wife and I had a rare disagreement this morning. She’s my happy wife, my God-given wife. Today’s disagreement was about caterpillars. Caterpillars! The earlier disagreement was about boys. Yes, two boys, my sons of whom I am proud. …

The Day of Separation The question tore the father’s heart. His daughter asked, “Why on Sunday can’t I see my friends?” Without waiting for an answer, she prattled on in that way that children do. “On Sunday I have to go to Sunday School. There are children there, but it’s…

How to Think About College Admissions Some time ago a youngster asked me on social media about how I found my profession. My written response was rejected by the app as too long, so instead, I read the response into a YouTube video. I never knew much about the inquiring…

When Christianity Hurts and Heals “Are you a Christian?” The words stung like a whiplash through our first encounter. We were at a cocktail party and she had come to where I was standing alone near the wall. It wasn’t the first time I’d encountered this assault. I knew it…