2025-02-16T17:59:59-06:00

Vulnerability and Being Enough Summary A striking characteristic distinguishing older generations from Gen Z and some Millennials is the latter’s embrace of vulnerability. This is often misunderstood, making them seem weak even though it takes great strength to be vulnerable. They feel it is not only necessary but beautiful. It brings them connection with others. This embrace of vulnerability is a defining characteristic of this generation. Older generations often prioritize independence and emotional restraint. They are very independent-minded and very... Read more

2025-02-10T09:53:48-06:00

50 years of marriage and all I have is great advice Summary Confessions of a Hopeless Romantic Early in our marriage, I became the poster goofball for what not to do on Valentine’s Day. My wife’s friends all got cards and nice little gifts. With the pocket money I had remaining, I bought a pack of cigarettes and told her cards were for elementary school children. I’ve never lived this down. This early misstep taught me a valuable lesson about... Read more

2025-02-05T11:19:58-06:00

What Would Jesus Do About Gaza? Do you ever get the sense the world is seriously out of whack? The United States runs the entire world. The United States has no control of any part of the world. Let’s all sit in our pews, sports bars, water cooler areas, and giggle at the absurdity of it all. Or give high praise to the powers that be for major accomplishments with a hollow core. We have criminals and racists out of... Read more

2025-01-29T18:47:11-06:00

How to Find Real Purpose in a World of Illusions Summary New generations look for meaning in their lives. It can be very difficult to find, especially if you look in all the wrong places. How do we find meaning in our dreary lives? It’s a question I’ve wrestled with answering for over 70 years. When I was a teen I wore black pants. One day I went shopping for more pants and the stores no longer carried black. I... Read more

2025-01-22T19:20:03-06:00

Finding Hope in Times of Division People have very different views on the last two US elections. They represent the divisions within the US. My view—I’m not partial to either party—and taking a long view of history, is that these are birth pangs that will give birth to something better. I have issues that I care deeply about. New generations, which spoke loudly in the election by not supporting either candidate, have issues they care deeply about and will decide... Read more

2025-01-16T18:12:15-06:00

Podcast show links: Substack, YouTube video, Spotify, and Apple podcasts. These appear a day after these blog-article posts. Summary Is the law really something that is within us? Does compassion play a role? The answer is yes, but with limitations. What does having the law within us mean? The statements in the Bible aren’t specific. We know it’s God’s law. God’s law is not Jewish law. God’s law precedes Jewish law. Having the law within could mean the Noahide law... Read more

2025-01-08T16:32:44-06:00

Summary Podcast show links: Substack, YouTube video, Spotify, and Apple podcasts. Why does love fulfill the law? The Apostle Paul was sent to non-Jews. He wasn’t to make them Jews or have them adopt Jewish law. He was to help them understand how to live through love. Reference verses: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. – Matthew 5:17 “When Jesus had received the... Read more

2025-01-02T14:17:22-06:00

Spread these ideas liberally (AKA repeat after me) Summary Podcast links: Substack, YouTube. Also on Spotify and Apple podcasts. I really dislike taking down the Christmas decorations after New Years. It’s such a sparkly, bright period filled with hope and goodwill. Our house looks barren of sparkle just as does our reality. We’re back to normal, and normal leaves a lot to be desired. We need to solve problems that are causing endless chaos and misery. Entering 2025, a quarter... Read more

2024-12-30T13:56:51-06:00

Much to celebrate Podcast links It’s admiration day. Each Friday, we should look at what we’ve accomplished, celebrate it, or at least do so at the end of the year. It’s the end of the year. Looking at our past accomplishment is encouraging, and past success is a solid platform for future success. Gen Z and Millennials are making themselves heard. They spoke loudly in the election, having greater voting power than older generations and they add around 41 million... Read more

2024-12-26T11:14:24-06:00

Frivolity and heart, Pathos and Pith – We love kittens; do we care enough about others’ suffering to make change? I think we do! I think we can do more. Podcast. Summary New generations are activists who take their responsibilities in this world seriously. Nearly one-third of Gen Zers (32%) are regularly engaged in activism or social justice work. This compares to 24% of millennials and 23% of all adults who help others. Around 30% of the people in churches... Read more


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