by Bob | Dec 27, 2006 | Uncategorized
It’s a Jungle Out There The hit TV show “Monk” follows the detective work of Adrian Monk, a sleuth with OCD—Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. The show’s theme song, “It’s a Jungle Out There,” pictures Monk’s life, and often ours:”It’s a...
by Bob | Dec 24, 2006 | Christmas, Christmas Eve, Saint Nicholas, Santa, Santa Claus
Who Is St. Nicholas? The origin of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. At the time, the area was Greek and is now on the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout...
by Bob | Dec 23, 2006 | Jesus
Deep Teaching/Preaching and High School WrestlersIf we listen to the so-called experts, we are forced to believe that “young people” (Gen Y, Post-Gens, teens/twenty-somethings) want absolutely nothing to do with content. All they want is experience.I beg to...
by Bob | Dec 22, 2006 | Christian Living, Christmas
A Chaotic or Kenotic Christmas? The “in” Christmas greeting no longer seems to be, “Merry Christmas!” It’s not even, “Seasons’ Greetings!” It is now, “Got your shopping done yet?”Such is the chaotic nature of how we celebrate Christmas in America.I am aiming for a...
by Bob | Dec 19, 2006 | Chicago Bears, Guiding, Healing, Reconciling, Soul Care, Spiritual Direction, Sustaining
Tank Johnson and Historical Spiritual CareThose who read my Blog and my books know my conviction that history is relevant today. Even more, they/you know my conviction that the history of spiritual care is relevant to how we relate to one another today. Today, I’m...