It’s easy to miss the miracles and blessings. Don’t. I was chatting with a friend earlier today about my recovery from my appendectomy, and they said, “Imagine how bad it would be without modern medicine.” I chuckled painfully and replied, “Without modern medicine I’d be dead. Twice over. Once ten years ago when my gallContinue reading “The Good Times Are Now”
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Religion Comes in Many Forms
Studies show that church attendance is declining. Most headlines say, “Americans Are Becoming Less Religious,” but that’s not precisely true. Instead, Americans are increasingly redirecting their religious zeal and ardor elsewhere: For some its sports, which is relatively harmless to everyone except themselves. For many others, their religious faith and zeal is redirected to politicalContinue reading “Religion Comes in Many Forms”
The Dissatisfied American
I subscribed to “The Week Junior,” a weekly newspaper for kids to give my six-year-old son something to read this summer, and give him the opportunity to learn about the broader world. Funny enough, the first issue included a study that confirmed something I’d anecdotally observed through my life abroad: People in impoverished and evenContinue reading “The Dissatisfied American”
Contrarianism=/=Critical Thinking
Contrarianism is a lazy and selfish habit that seeks to align truth and right with ourselves. Critical thinking is an act of humility performed to ensure we align ourselves with truth and right.
A Name Remembered
“That’s why no one will remember your name.” -Achilles (portrayed by Brad Pitt), Troy, 2004 I saw a post on social media today ridiculing memes featuring Brad Pitt and the above quote, and it got me to thinking about something. Achilles was, according to legend, the greatest warrior alive at the time of the TrojanContinue reading “A Name Remembered”
(Self-) Image is Everything
Want to unlock your performance and can’t figure out why your hard work isn’t paying off like you think it should? The problem may not be in what you do but instead of how you think. Specifically, how you think about yourself.
Winning Spurs
The Black Prince and an astonishing tale of courage at a young age.
Protecting Our Daughters’ Virtue
Put the hay in the barn early. When she’s leaving for prom, it’s too late. We’ve reached that time of year when we start seeing cringetastic prom photos. Don’t get me wrong. Most prom photos are lovely, but we will inevitably see photos of young couples dressed up in their promenade finery, with the youngContinue reading “Protecting Our Daughters’ Virtue”
Don’t Hold Back
You never know what a difference a kind and affirming word might make in someone’s life. We should never miss an opportunity to offer kind and sincere words of affirmation for those around us. It costs us nothing but a bit of time, but positively impacting those around us is always time well spent.
It Can Be A Wonderful Life
Watching a bit of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” I’m struck by how desperately we need more of the spirit of George and Mary Bailey.
Amplified Being 