It’s June and many brides and bridegrooms will be walking down the aisle of a church repeating vows and entering into marriage to start a new life together. Having been married for 25 years, I can only imagine the adventures and challenges, the rewards and heartaches but hopefully, the immense joy that the couples will … More Visine™, Q-tips™ and Listerine™

(Originally posted on May 12, 2016) A few days ago we lost a great man who through his love, wit and professionalism has impacted and inspired many of us to live healthier and saner lives. I’m sad that we’ll not have the opportunity to see John in person, but I have gratitude that the body … More Thank you John Bradshaw (1933-2016)

Just a few words to encourage you to press on, continue forward and to celebrate any form of self-care work that you are doing in the garden of your life! You are worth it and so is the outcome you are striving to achieve! Each day I have the opportunity to sit with people who … More You can do it!

Tomorrow marks the end of an era in the NBA (National Basketball Association) as one of its favorite sons, Kobe Bryant, is retiring at the age of 37 after 20 seasons of very productive play. Like any L.A. Lakers fan, especially if you lived in Los Angeles during the time he played, Kobe’s departure from the … More The End of an Era: Thanks Kobe!

“Because of our love for you we were ready to share with you not only the Good News from God but even our own lives. You were so dear to us!” – 1 Thessalonians 2:8 (Good News) Just a brief comment to say thank you for reading the posts that I have shared with you … More Thanks for visiting and may God Bless You!

The start of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament got me to thinking about my own personal bracket. Well, here it is!  I think I have a winner!  What’s in your Bracket? 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not … More Here’s My Bracket…What’s In Yours?

Like many of you, I have now viewed more Presidential debates during this election season than I have ever viewed in my life. After viewing hours of debates of both the Republican and Democratic parties, I am convinced more than ever that the next President of the United States needs…my prayers (and your prayers, and the … More The next President of the United States needs…

Today is St. Valentine’s Day, and many of us will be celebrating the day by giving flowers, cards, chocolates, lunches, dinners and other precious gifts to the people who are the love of our life. I truly hope you enjoy the day and all that it brings you and yours as you convey to them … More A Short Drink For A Longer Race

The late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. inspired and influenced me in so many different ways in my life, and I’d like to tell you about one that I don’t think I shared with too many people. I worked as a Chaplain at the Union Rescue Mission from 1986 – 1992, and again from … More In Honor of The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

“Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming” – John Wooden I have been a UCLA Basketball and Football fan most of my life (glad the team pulled out a last-second win over Arizona last night!). I am … More Recovery and John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success