Seven Deadly Sins of Leaders

Seven Deadly Sins of Leaders

Leadership season is open. We will soon elect a president of the United States and other national, state and local government officials.  At this time of year, church nominating committees typically start preparing a list of church leaders to be elected. Such times...
The Taproot of Humanity’s Harm

The Taproot of Humanity’s Harm

There is a clear and consistent answer to why atrocities against human lives continue to occur. Despite the loud cries of “Never again!” throughout the centuries, and in more recent days, they happen again and again. The taproot out which this continuing evil grows is...
The Secret Hidden from the Amoral

The Secret Hidden from the Amoral

According to the Bible, there’s a secret that’s hidden from the amoral, known only by the virtuous. The Book of Wisdom tells us that when we are not virtuous “we do not know the hidden counsels of God, nor do we grasp the recompense of holiness, nor discern the...
How Greed Affects Us All

How Greed Affects Us All

Have you read the list of the seven deadly sins lately? In case you’ve forgotten, they are the sins of pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath and sloth. We live in a society that doesn’t talk much about sin, but one deadly sin — greed – has begun to affect me and...