Over lunch with a friend, he told me about something unusual that happened when he attended a conference where a noted Christian author was speaking.

Some time ago I heard the following statement on the radio and thought it was worth passing along: “The key to success in life is how well you adapt to Plan B.”

By the time you read these words Marlene and I will be heading to Puerto Rico to board a ship for a seven-night Caribbean cruise.

My friend David Steinhart, pastor of Forest Park (IL) Baptist Church, shared some insights on humility from a tape on leadership by Dallas Willard.

For the sixth time in eight seasons, a professing Christian has been elected the newest "American Idol." http://www.summit.org/blogs/summit/john_stonestreet/2009/05/on-a-christian-winning-america.php

Americans finally realize that debt has its limits. Inevitably the day comes when the creditor demands payment—and that day seems to be today! http://www.summit.org/blogs/pd/2008/10/tackling_our_national_debt.php

What could be worse than including a Gospel booklet in gift packages for needy children? http://www.summit.org/blogs/pd/2008/11/those_loathsome_christian_gift.php

In retrospect, we may discover that 1883 was a most significant year. http://www.summit.org/blogs/pd/2009/03/the_socialization_of_america.php

El Salvador has officially joined the Red regimes of Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Ecuador, and Bolivia. This piece originally appeared on worldnetdaily.com on March 26, 2009. http://www.summit.org/blogs/pd/2009/03/barack_obamas_red_spiritual_ad.ph

What do the following places have in common. http://www.summit.org/blogs/pd/2009/05/creating_a_heaven_on_earth.php