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Life & Death

The connection between the living world and what lies beyond

Sep
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

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

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

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

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

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

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…