“Hope” is the thing with feathers -That perches in the soul – And sings the tune without the words – And never stops – at all”

—Emily Dickinson

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Latest Posts

  • The Open Secret

    My review of "The Secret" has been getting a lot of attention – much more than I expected. I appreciate all the comments including those that brought these links to other excellent evaluations across my screen:The Secret’s Out – from… Continue reading

  • News from Europe – Take it with a Grain of Granola and Some Fruit

    JAMA has published a study on antioxidants based upon research in Europe. Before changing your eating habits, read these reports: More on the Recent European Study on Antioxidants Reported in J.A.M.A. from the U.S. Cancer Institute – Antioxidants and Cancer… Continue reading

  • Anna Nicole

    I don’t remember when I have heard so many jokes about young woman dying as I have surrounding the tragic life and death of Anna Nicole Smith. I am not one to shun gallows humor and have often indulged. I… Continue reading

  • Anne Lamott

    Read the Religion and Ethics Newsweekly profile Ann Lamott here: Ann Lamott BOB ABERNETHY, anchor: Author Anne Lamott may shatter many people’s stereotypes about what a successful spiritual writer is like. She’s a dreadlock-wearing, politically liberal, born-again Christian who uses… Continue reading

  • Tomb of Jesus Discussion

    I just opened a discussion of the Tomb of Jesus in the Religion Forum. This will link you directly to the discussion. To post, quickly join AOL, Netscape, or CompuServe. Also, Chris  Rosenbladt sent me a comment and I am… Continue reading

  • The Tomb of Jesus.

    Someone is bound to ask me about "The Tomb of Jesus." Rightly so. It is in the news – even though it is very old speculative news. It deserves and demands a response. I am going to gather some other… Continue reading

  • Of Fresno Interest – H.B. London

    Sustaining Pastoral Excellence Forum H.B. London Sponsored by the Fresno-Clovis Pastor Clusters and One by One Leadership March 13, 2007 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cornerstone Conference Center                             Fulton between… Continue reading

  • Loving People

    Romans 12:9 – Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. There is a prayer that has been part of my life, ministry, and business for many years. I pray it as… Continue reading

  • Spring Time in Fresno

    I moved to Fresno in 1996. For years I had nurtured a bad attitude about the city and the entire Central Valley. I had openly and blatantly declared that I would never move here. As a man of God, I… Continue reading

  • Losing Heart Is Not an Option

    Broken hearts can be mended. In fact, they can be made stronger in the broken places. Broken-heartedness is actually seen, at times, in a positive light in the scriptures. Psalm 51:7 says that the sacrifices of God are a broken… Continue reading

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