“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3; ESV).  A Forbes 2011 article titled, “Fourth Time’s A Charm: How Donald Trump Made Bankruptcy Work For Him,” explains how Donald Trump was able to solve bankruptcy several times and still be a multi-billionaire. Two items the author notes are that Trump’s name brand helped him as well as that he insulated himself personally much of the time. Apart from his first experience with bankruptcy,... Read more

Nations have liturgies, just like religions. National and religious liturgies often blend together, including during times of war and on their Memorial Days. Just think of Israel’s history. The people of Israel went out to battle in the name of God, proclaiming that God fought for them (Exodus 14:14; Deuteronomy 3:22). Joshua 10:12-14 reads, At that time Joshua spoke to the Lord in the day when the Lord gave the Amorites over to the sons of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel,... Read more

We are not inconveniencing God when we pray as Jesus’ followers. God is not indifferent, but devoted. Read more

Is there an express lane or cashier-free counter, or must I wait upon the Lord in prayer? Read more

“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5; ESV) John practices law and is a practicing Christian. Some might wonder how “practices law” and “practicing Christian” can go together in the same sentence, but John’s story reveals that they can. John was involved in a mediation proceeding with a former client based on a conflict between his law firm and this former client that dated back several years. John and his team sat in one room, and the... Read more

The prayer often attributed to St. Francis of Assisi referred to as the “Peace Prayer” includes the words, “Where there is injury, pardon.” Even though it is often claimed that St. Francis did not pen the prayer, it still resonates and penetrates our hearts as if he or someone like him did. What a contrast to the dominant way of thinking in our litigation age, in which we are bombarded by threats to sue on a recurring basis. The bombardment can... Read more

Mother’s Day has become one of the most commercialized and lucrative holidays on record. According to a Washington Post article, the inventor of Mother’s Day, Anna Jarvis, would be irate to know that “Mother’s Day has become one of the most profitable U.S. holidays, with annual spending steadily growing since 2006. This year, consumers are expected to spend a record high of $23.6 billion, according to the National Retail Federation.” If mothers were to reap the financial rewards for the holiday, perhaps... Read more