Can Light Be Dark?

Can Light Be Dark?

Imagine yourself a flashlight. Better yet, a lighthouse. Especially on dark stormy nights, those on boats can find their way back to safety because of you. Lighthouses are built really high—so their bright turning lights, blinking at every 72-second interval—can be...
There is Light in Every Plight

There is Light in Every Plight

“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” — Aristotle Having a negativity bias often has a more significant impact on how we feel than positive or neutral ones. Numerous studies have shown that people who cultivate negative...
How Do I Run My Race?

How Do I Run My Race?

Should you ever have the opportunity to visit ancient Corinth, there is an out-of-the-way, seldom-seen-by-tourists place that makes what Paul wrote to the Corinthians more meaningful.  Remember Paul’s comments that those who run in a race should run in such a...
Travel Light and Leave Your Baggage

Travel Light and Leave Your Baggage

Travel light. A good reminder, especially if you’re a senior. Today’s humungous airports are no match to achy-breaky joints. So no more check-in luggage if I can help it. I believe that’s equally true in the spirit. Emotional baggage wears you down....