One of my goals while attending seminary was to study theology, a word derived from the Greek word theologia (theos means ‘God’ and logos means ‘speech’). Theology is a language or discourse about God. It is faith seeking understanding. Theology has a unique vocabulary which must be understood …
Working Longer
80-points. These were joyful, magical words when I worked. “Do you have your 80-points?” “How many years until you get your 80-points?” Retirement with full benefits was reached at 80-points: the sum of your age and the years of employment. Health benefits and a defined benefit pension were secured …
Embracing Time Limits (Part III)
I traveled to Israel recently with a joint Jewish-Christian group composed of seminary students, pastors, church and synagogue members, and their families. One of my most memorable moments was celebrating Sabbath led by our Rabbi. As the sun was setting on Jerusalem’s Temple Mount, we recited …
Embracing Time Limits (Part II)
In early 1991, I transferred to Shell Trading’s Houston office as the northeast gasoline trader. I noticed that many of the energy traders were carrying a small daily planner. Each page contained the same daily layout: a to-do list, appointment calendar, and note taking area. The notebook was filled …