Drwillm@mac.com (00:00.194) We have some family members that we know are divided politically. There’s where we are and where they are. And although I think some of the communication has been a little limited, we don’t really have any open antagonism toward our religious. A lot of people cannot say that. A lot of people […]
At church yesterday, the scripture was from the gospel of Mark. And the headline was the execution of John the Baptist. Now John is really famous from the gospel. He was an itinerant Jewish preacher who became famous for calling people to repent. And specifically he wanted people to repent for drifting away from their […]
This day always brings me to the proud memory of my father, after who I am named. A kid from New Jersey he served during World War II in the Army Air Corps. He was a crew member on the infamous B26 Marauder bomber. Due to it’s heavy losses early in the war it was […]
If you’re following the trial in New York against Donald Trump, the headline story is the credibility of Michael Cohen who is testifying against him. With his sordid reputation and history he is being rightfully assailed for his credibility. He has willingly admitted repeated lying and stealing in the past. So it makes his present […]
Friday, May 3, 2024 There are many factors that shape identity, and they can be shaped through both external and internal factors. Society, family, friends, ethnicity, culture, location, media, interests, self-expression, and life experiences are all common factors that shape identity. Psychologist Kenneth Gergen detailed his description of the ‘saturated self’ to describe being overwhelmed […]
I have been thinking quite a bit lately about forgiveness. Forgiving those who offend us is not a widely practiced habit or seemingly even highly valued these days. Among our close relationships there is usually pressure to reconcile and preserve the connection. But this is generally not the case among strangers. We are offended by […]
I’ve long lost count of hearing people tell me that they want nothing to do with organized religion. In some cases they’ve concluded that the whole enterprise conflicts with their understanding of scientific knowledge. It’s hard to resolve how they see our universe with the notion of a supreme being. And for many it’s rejecting […]
On an unremarkable August Monday in 2009 I was feeling a little bit queasy and thought about going home. I started going out of the building down two long hallways.When I reached the front office I looked into the main office and said to Sandy; “I don’t feel well …” But that’s all I got […]
Perhaps the most universal challenge of every human being is the reality of aging. The fantasy idea is that I will live a long, productive and happy life into my late years. But what does that mean? Let’s postpone the ‘productive and happy’ variable for now and focus on ‘long’ for a moment. What is […]
With the election face off between Biden and Trump the next seven months will be full of angst and tension. No one is neutral about the situation. And some if not many are in a full blown anxiety state. It’s understandable given the real fears that democracy itself might be at stake. But spending endless […]