Originally posted on January 3, 2008 Claiborne, S. (2006). The irresistible revolution: living as an ordinary radical. Grand Rapids: Zondervan. This was a profound book for me to read and ponder. It stirred in me all of my social action memories from the late 60’s and early 70’s, but Claiborne has taken me even further. […]
Originally published on January 3. 2008 Great book to understand some principles of serving. Fox, J. (2000). How to become a rainmaker: The rules for getting and keeping customers and clients. New York: Hyperion. Chapter XLI is about manners and hospitality. Hospitality is the key to outreach and manners are used to welcome people and […]
I was offered a voluntary early retirement package and I accepted it. Great offer and gave time to do projects that I have wanted to do. I did accept a part-time position continuing in the area of chaplaincy at the University and that has been great. Now, to invest some time in Pivot Point Ministries. […]
I get a bit teased for liking “syrupy” movies. No doubt, many touch my heart. Last week I watched Sound of Music (for at least the 30th time) and tonight I watched Peter O’Toole and Sopia Loren in the move, “The Man of La Mancha.” I LOVE THAT MOVIE!!!!! Man of La Mancha is about […]