“No human being should ever evaluate another human being” (W. Edwards Deming). If leaders obeyed this maxim alone massive transformation would occur within our communities, mainly because people would suddenly find themselves liberated from the crushing and debilitating weight of condemnation. If people are willing to gather together with us, no matter what our differences are, then who are we to evaluate them, rank them, and finally exclude them from our company? This is one reason why people are reluctant... Read more

I’ve been feeling really down, hopeless and somewhat depressed lately. I don’t like it. Lisa decided, with my 100% support, that she would quit work and go to University to get her nursing degree. Less income more expense. I told her that I would stop struggling with my vocation and just be content with it. My constant struggle with my calling, if it actually is a calling, can cause us lots of anxiety, especially now that we need reliable income.... Read more

The following is a letter I wrote to my community after what happened on Sunday: I want to write you a short email concerning what happened last Sunday. After my teaching on the good Samaritan, several people had some comments and questions. Then Julia came up and, with a lot of emotion, shared an experience she recently had about someone she saw who was obviously hurting. It was very difficult for her to share, not just because of embarrassment, but... Read more