This episode shows how God's 10 Commandments relate to our lives.

This is a personal story about how empathy has affected my feelings about taking the life of any sentient being.

It's all right to look back on our glory days and celebrate the accomplishments of groups we are associated with.  Everybody should have a shot at greatness.  That is, until this train of thought leads us to think that we are better than others.  In this episode, I suggest that kindness and gentleness are more important than greatness.

M. Scott Peck said, "Life is difficult.  This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths."  Life is difficult when things are going well.  Life can seem downright impossible when illness or disaster strike. It is hard to deal with our own suffering; but dealing with the suffering of others brings its own challenges.  Here are some ways to help you deal with the suffering of others.

Fewer than 50% of Americans belong to a faith community and only about 25% report worshipping on a regular basis.  If you are one of those, you might want to think about what you are missing.  Do YOU need a church home?

We all must face the loss of family and friends to death.  In this episode I suggest some simple ways to celebrate their lives.

I spent a lot of time with my father as a child.  He was a hardworking man who taught me through his words and by his example.  In this story I relate his simple recipe for happiness in life.

This is a personal story about acceptance and of regret for things we have done and left undone.

Invite Jesus into your home using the simple dinner prayer, "Come, Lord Jesus, be our guest and let these gifts to us be blessed.  Amen.