The Circle of Life

Did you enjoy the Lion King as much as I did? One of my favorite parts of the movie is the opening sequence when all of the animals are gathering for the presentation of the new heir apparent. There is a lesson to learn from the movie that is also… Listen ⇢
Daddy issues :)

Let’s face it. Most of us have daddy issues. Our dad was “too strict, too distant, he spanked me, etc. etc.” Some cases are more extreme than others, but I have yet to meet someone who did not have issues with their father. Okay, Charlie, true, but why bring this… Listen ⇢
Life is difficult

“Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is difficult-once we truly understand and accept it-then life is no longer difficult. Because once it… Listen ⇢
Remembering the Mothers…

Mothers are important. Without them, none of us would be here! They are the subject of a commandment of God, “Honor your mothers…” with the promise of a long life if we do so. I’m thinking today about my own mother, specifically. I think, finally, more than 20 years after… Listen ⇢
Learning to Live

I’ve spent a good deal of my life as a human “doing.” I’ve defined myself by my occupation and have internally rewarded myself on my judgment of my accomplishments. In the last few years I have come to realize that this is no way to live. Learning to live in… Listen ⇢
What me, worry?

“How long will it take?” This is one of the questions that I am asked frequently in my day job as a lawyer. This is kind of like asking your doctor, “How long have I got, Doc?” The truthful answer to these questions is “I don’t know.” Lawsuits and life… Listen ⇢
Have a nice day…

“This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it,” entoned Rev. Robert Schuller at the beginning of each broadcast of the Hour of Power. When the warrior-king-poet-musician, David, wrote those words in Psalm 118 I wonder if he was having a “nice”… Listen ⇢
Finding balance

There is a lot of conversation these days about finding “balance.” The fine interplay between work and play is the subject of magazine articles and news stories. This has been the theme for me the last few weeks, for sure. Extremes are something I am trying to avoid these days.… Listen ⇢
Relaxing and Thinking…

This is the second time in a week that I have been out of town, relaxing. It feels good. When I am home at the CrossRoads Ranch, there is so much work to do that it is difficult to relax. Miles away the pressure of the work melts away and… Listen ⇢

Meet Minister Charlie Wear

Minister Charlie Wear is a compassionate leader, elder advocate, and creative force dedicated to faith and service. As the head of All-In Ministries, he champions veterans, elders, and marginalized communities. A retired attorney, Charlie blends legal expertise with pastoral care, addressing issues like elder abuse and hospice support. An author and musician, he shares messages of hope through works like Confessions of a Dying Man and his upcoming album Salvation City. Rooted in faith, family, and Native American heritage, Charlie’s mission is to inspire transformation, foster community, and provide care to those in need, embodying Christ’s love in action.

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