William was an excellent hospital chaplain. He had the kind of professional pedigree that translated into a rewarding long-term career. He had the education, the experience, and the demeanor that set him apart as a chaplain who would be serving others well into his old age. Except, he burned out before his time. One day William didn’t show up to … Continue reading →
I love watching commercials. It probably had to do with a college assignment from my public speaking class that had us students studying TV commercials. So to this day, some 40 years later, I enjoy watching commercials. There is a commercial that I like, where a young lady is complaining about a boyfriend. Her friend points out that he likely … Continue reading →
“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” — Proverbs 17:22 NIV While serving as a hospital chaplain in Mobile, Alabama when Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, I was struck by something I noticed among the patients in its aftermath. The days that followed were very somber among hospital staff and patient’s family. … Continue reading →