On the surface, Halloween seems to be about costumes, candy and scary stuff. But that’s just the commercial side of a holiday that really honors the “saint” in us all.
Nov
1
2009
1
2009
Oct
30
2009
30
2009
Afghanistan – The Price of Progress
As a civilized society, if we stand by and allow terrorists to destroy the progress that’s so desperately needed in Afghanistan – are we willing to tell Afghans that they are not worthy of hope?
Sep
25
2009
25
2009
9/11 – Just Another Day at the Office?
Looking back on a day of remembrance – what’s the best way a Soldier can honor the victims of 9/11?
Sep
11
2009
11
2009
Remembering 9/11
On the anniversary of 9/11, has America lost sight of the real reasons why we’re fighting in Afghanistan? It’s time for a rallying cry…
Sep
6
2009
6
2009
The Taliban in Action – No Robin Hood in Sight
Recent news coverage about the devastating fuel tanker bombing in Afghanistan doesn’t tell the whole story about motives of Taliban terrorists, Afghan civilians or NATO forces. What’s wrong with this picture?
Aug
23
2009
23
2009
A Soldier’s Question
A poem about a soldier’s final moments – focused on the struggle to choose between beauty and pain. This vignette reflects universal truths about the human experience.
Aug
15
2009
15
2009
The Healing Power of Funerals
What’s the purpose of funerals? Is it for the dead? Or perhaps, with all the stress and conflict that often bubbles up within families after the loss of a loved one, is a funeral more about helping those who remain behind?
Aug
10
2009
10
2009
Life on the Other Side
What can “near death” experiences teach us about the afterlife? Explore the gray area where both religion and science still search for clarity.
Aug
8
2009
8
2009
What’s Death Got to Do With It?
The process of dying teaches us profound insights about life, love and truth. What does death teach us about our purpose on this planet? As my sister-in-law dies from cancer, these are my thoughts…
