Category Archives: Inspiration

Mother’s Day

When we were growing up my brother and I never knew who would be joining us for dinner. My mother lost her mother at an early age.  All of her life she carried vivid memories of being passed from hand … Continue reading

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The Ego is the Enemy

Souls have been lost in the chasm between doing the right thing and doing the right thing for the right reason. On Capitol Hill where I spent the first half of my professional life I became accustomed to seeing politicians … Continue reading

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The Final Question

James Durkee wrote, “When the great finals come, each one will be asked five questions.  First, what did you accomplish in the world with the power that God gave you?  Second, how did you help your neighbor, and what did … Continue reading

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Holocaust Memorial Day

Viktor Frankl is the only man I know who voluntarily entered the concentration camps. I met Viktor in April of l985.  He became a friend and mentor who had a profound influence on my life.  Once in a quiet moment, … Continue reading

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Operation Babylift: The Story Behind the Story

It’s the stuff of legends. A plane takes off from Tan Son Nhat Airport at 4:00 PM on April 4, l975.  It’s less than a month before Saigon will fall.  North Vietnamese troops are rapidly advancing.  Desperate people are pouring out of … Continue reading

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