To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here One of Richard Nixon’s most eloquent speeches was one that he never delivered. For that, we can all be thankful. On Friday, July 18, 1969, White House speechwriter William Safire put the finishing touches on a statement the president would read to the world in case something went terribly wrong with… Read more »
To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Over the years I’ve had the privilege of officiating at a number of weddings. On the whole, those brides and grooms have had very little in common. Some have been tall and some have been short. Some have been quiet, while others have been exuberant. Some would have jumped at the chance to… Read more »
To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here The first “official” fight of the Founding Fathers was about faith. The opening session of the Continental Congress – the group that would ultimately call for the drafting of the Declaration of Independence – convened in Carpenter’s Hall, Philadelphia, on September 6, 1774. Thomas Cushing, a lawyer from Boston, moved that… Read more »
To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Just say Yes. That’s one of the secrets of great customer experience. Today is CX Day, a national celebration of the companies and professionals who consistently deliver excellent service. It’s also a day that reminds us that saying Yes is a healthy practice for the entire spectrum of human relationships. But it… Read more »
To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here Who invented the automatic sliding door? It wasn’t Edison. Nor Westinghouse. Nor any of the many engineers who reached the peak of their powers in the 20th century. Believe it or not, the first functioning automatic door was the brainchild of a Greek inventor who lived during the time of Jesus…. Read more »
To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here At first glance, it may be hard to recognize the two objects in this picture. But they are poised to change the world. On the left is a solar energy panel. On the right is the small electric lamp (made of durable plastic) that it charges. When the sun goes down every day… Read more »
To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here The Italian scientist Galileo and the Catholic Church had a bit of a falling out in 1633. Despite being acclaimed today as “the father of observational astronomy,” “the father of physics,” and even “the father of modern science,” Galileo was tried by the Inquisition and found “vehemently suspect of heresy.” He… Read more »
To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here How would you fill in this blank? Realistically, before I step out to serve God, I would need more… More what? More time? More money? More training or motivation? Here’s how God fills in the blank in the Old Testament book of Judges: “All you need is more trust. If you… Read more »
To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here As video game designer Matt Harding approached mid-life, he became captivated by the idea of dancing at famous spots around the world. Here’s the rub: Matt Harding is not a great dancer. In fact, he describes his movements as “uncoordinated, unselfconscious silliness.” He has nonetheless become one of the world’s most celebrated… Read more »
To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here There was no way John Wycliffe’s theological opponents were going to let his earthly remains rest in peace. In 1415, some 31 years after the Oxford professor had died, he was excommunicated by the Catholic Church at the Council of Constance. Thirteen years later, his bones were exhumed from his grave…. Read more »
