The other evening, I gave my retirement speech. As I thought about how to end it, I realized there was really only one word left. Aloha. In Hawaii, where I grew up, it is a word familiar to all of us. Depending on the setting, it can mean hello, goodbye, and I love you. For … Continue reading Aloha (1 Thessalonians 2:8)

“And it begs the question…” “Oooh!” I looked at my co-worker, surprised by her outburst. “Is something the matter?” Embarrassed, she stammered, “No, no.” I knew she would never react like that unless something truly bothered her, so I persisted. “What’s wrong?” She hesitated. “It’s just that the phrase ‘begs the question’ is always used … Continue reading Begs The Question (2 Corinthians 13:5)

The villain met a violent death at the hands of the hero. It was the climax of the plot…or was it? I was surprised to discover there was another hour left in the movie. The villain’s death, while important, was not the climax after all. It made me wonder: What exactly is the climax of … Continue reading Plot Climax (1 Corinthians 15:17)

Years ago, I attended a medical meeting where a respected physician shook his head and sighed. “Medicine isn’t what it used to be.” Others quickly agreed. Administrators were blamed. Insurance companies were blamed. Government regulations were blamed. Everyone seemed to have an explanation for how things had gone wrong. As I listened, it struck me … Continue reading Leadership We Deserve (Isaiah 3:4)