Jesus had 72 disciples. Think about that.  There were 72 disciples Jesus sends out to spread the word of the Gospels. It’s written that Jesus gives a sermon to 5,000, which alludes to the fact that there could’ve been more than 72 who were going around and preaching his word. His ministry in gaining followers grew, … Continue reading Abandoning Truth by William Klein →

My job as a teacher is one that opens me up in extraordinary ways. If I listen closely and pay attention, every day there is a new insight that comes and teaches me in profound ways. Yesterday was one of those days. One of my students lost her mother.  A week ago, the child was in school, online … Continue reading “An Ocean in a Drop” by William Klein →

There’s a spiritual crisis in America.  It stems from the fact that people see some Christian ministers for who they are – hypocrites and purveyors of self-interest.  They’re in the business of making money and will avow any zealot who helps line their pockets.  They use the Gospel of wealth messages in the Bible to justify their actions. … Continue reading Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing by William Klein →

It’s Labor Day, and I’m thinking about those who built this country.  It was built on the backs of immigrants like Europeans, Latinos, Chinese, Irish, Italians, African American slaves and people desperate to support their families – any immigrant who was inspired by a dream of something greater for themselves and their loved ones. Before labor … Continue reading Labor Union Graveyard by William Klein →

Change is hard. John Lennon laughed about a time in New York when one of the places where they hung out was changing its name. He noted that all the revolutionaries were up in arms about the change. They were crying to the owner why he couldn’t change the name.  Ironic. If revolutionaries struggle with … Continue reading Change, Imagination and Possibility by William Klein →