Part 4. People say the darndest things — sometimes to preachers. This continues a blog series on some of those things that have been said to me over the years. Here’s one: “What do I have to be thankful for?” When life hits you hard, I actually understand asking this question. It’s difficult...

Last year at about this time, I got a letter from my doctor. He wrote that my PSA was high, which is a blood test to detect prostate cancer. He advised me to find a urologist and get a biopsy. I stared at the letter, dumbfounded, for several seconds before...

  Have you ever found it difficult to give thanks? I have. I know others have, too. A few Novembers ago, a good friend died of a heart attack in his sleep. His nine-year old daughter discovered him in his bed. He was in his mid-50s, active and happy, a...

Thanksgiving is upon us, but don’t let that stop you from being an ungrateful wretch. Here are ten easy steps to tapping your inner ingrate: 1. Do not publicly appreciate your loved ones. If you have a spontaneous desire to say “I love you” or write a tender note, squash...