Monthly Archives: January 2014

Today I attended the funeral of Colleen Welsh a committed teacher who literally changed the world through her students. The outpouring of respect from all those that were priviliged to know her was most moving. This gentle spirit had the … Continue reading →

Another small world happening.I was at the airport in Charlotte and had a copy of Hitler’s Priest on my lap.A man came up to me and asked how I liked the book.Unsure of what to say I inquired”Are you aware … Continue reading →

I have spent years studying the Holocaust, and several questions haunt me.What would I have done if I was a German citizen? Would I have had the courage to speak out, or would I have aided those being hunted by … Continue reading →

There is no simple way to understand how one of the most civilized nations in the world could commit such horrific crimes but there are many lessons to be learned from the Holocaust. A great deal of the foundation was … Continue reading →

My new novel”The Cross and the Swastika” will be published in August.The process of the first novel” Hitler’s Priest” has been fascinating and the learning has been mammoth. One of the key points learned was that every book needs to … Continue reading →

I have recently become keenly aware of the fact that more and more numbers of the younger generation are hungering for a more caring involved world. I see them offering their time and skills in causes, charities and events that … Continue reading →

Last night while being part of the team serving over two hundred homeless people for dinner the thought of the Good Samaritan parable suddenly struck me. As I placed vegetables on their trays I was struck by how many politely … Continue reading →

When one listens to the news or reads all the dire predictions about the planet it is easy to become pessimistic. However, yesterday in a Washington soup kitchen I found many reasons to be hopeful. Serving over four hundred chronically … Continue reading →

Yesterday at Rob Hess’ funeral his daughters gave beautiful testimony to his life. They said he gave them “roots and wings.” The roots were all of the unspoken messages that enabled them to understand the values of a life spent … Continue reading →

The unbelievable cold weather has made all of us in frigid climates left shivering for days. However, for many across this great land the cold poses the possibility of suffering and death. Tomorrow on a frigid morning a great man will … Continue reading →