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1 Samuel: An Uncertain Trumpet

May 6, 2025

1 Samuel: An Uncertain Trumpet

“Desiring to be men of action, their impulses often lead to disaster for themselves and the nation. They are not leaders but only actors.”

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Art by Godofredo Stuart

February 20, 2020

An Uncommon Risk

One of the most watched events of this century was Nik Wallenda’s tightrope walk across Niagara Falls.

February 13, 2020

Time is Running Out

If I were to pick one word to describe my mail from nonprofits in December, it would be URGENT!

Art by Heinz Schirck

February 6, 2020

The Morning After

Thank you for joining us this morning for an interview with our special surprise guest, the Rich Fool.

Art by Tomas Pavlasek

January 30, 2020

The Light Years

“Papa, how old are you?” my young grandson asked. “I’m 73.” “Whoa, and you are not dead yet?”

January 23, 2020

The Measure of a Man

When my father was five years old, he fell with a glass jar of peaches he was carrying and sliced open the wrist of his right hand.

Art by Jean-Michel Basquiat

January 16, 2020

The Long Good-Bye

Virtually every time I mention my father in a blog people will comment about how interesting he must have been.

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