Life’s Operating Manual (book review)

I received a complementary copy of this book from Hay House for review purposes.  The opinions are completely my own based on my experience. Tom Shadyac had it made by conventional standards.  A successful Hollywood director whose films had grossed nearly two billion, Shadyac led a life of luxury and fame. “I flew privately everywhere and anywhere I pleased.  I …

Reveal – A Sacred Manual For Getting Spiritually Naked (book review)

I received a complementary copy of this book from Hay House for review purposes.  The opinions are completely my own based on my experience. I’m probably one of the few guys who is writing a review of Meggan Watterson’s new book, “Reveal: A Sacred Manual For Getting Spiritually Naked”.  Intended for a female audience, Reveal tells how the feminine aspect …

Did Jesus Rise From the Dead? Liberal vs traditional views.

I came across this video recently where theologian Marcus Borg and Episcopal minister Charles Holt discuss the question “Did Jesus Rise From the Dead?”  I thought it was a fascinating discussion contrasting the liberal views of Borg versus the traditional Christian opinions of Holt in considering the Resurrection of Jesus:   Marcus Borg is a Christian mystic.  He writes on …

Southeast Asia day 5: Hanoi

My Southeast Asia tour continued today with a visit to Vietnam’s capital city, Hanoi.  I was surprised at how green the city was with many trees and parks. We drove past Truc Bach Lake where U.S. Presidential candidate John McCain crashed his plane during the Vietnam War.  I knew that McCain’s plane had been shot down during the war but …