Monthly Archives: March 2013

“Life’s Journey” is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to slide in sideways, totally worn out, shouting … Holy Shit!! What a Ride!!

It is because of the merit of women that God freed us from bondage. – Talmud (Babylonian Talmud, Sotah 11b; read Exodus 1:1-2:10 about the birth of Moses) Think of the time immediately prior to Passover as the time of … Continue reading →

Good Intentions Alone Do Not Make for Financial Success Insights of Dr. William Enright, Director, Lake Institute on Faith and Giving In reflecting on the 2013 Congregational Economic Impact Study I am impressed by the selfless sense with which clergy and congregations … Continue reading →

National Review – Morning Jolt – March 14, 2013 – Richard Geraghty You don’t have to be the sharpest knife in the drawer to figure out what the U.S. media think are the most important issues before the pope: Francis’ … Continue reading →

A Better Plan than “Economic Growth”: Enough is Enough by Rob Dietz and Dan O’Neill  – February 25, 2013 The World Economic Forum held its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland last month.  The official theme was “Resilient Dynamism,” a catchphrase that … Continue reading →