Essays

Do you know when to act quickly?

“Abigail acted quickly…” (1 Samuel 25:18). Do you? Do you act quickly when it’s time for quick action, or are you prone to prolonged speculation…

William’s 400-meter failure

During the past few months I have been volunteering as the assistant track and field coach at my daughter’s high school. I’ve loved it, and…

Smiling at an uncertain future

Has the “Great Recession” of our generation taken a toll on you? Even if you still have your job, and your family hasn’t been personally…

The Audience or the Conductor?

Whose eye does an elite orchestral musician most want to catch, the audience’s or the conductor’s? For a brilliant symphony musician, audience applause is a…