If you genuinely want to see justice in this world, it's going to have to start in the right places. There are many ways we go about seeking it, and most of those avenues lead us on wild goose chases or to dead ends. We often see people who are wronged and immediately...
I have had many neighbors, but I will never forget one of them. The old man who lived across the street from my childhood home had a wonderful bed of tulips in his back yard. I stumbled onto them one afternoon as I cut through on my way to a friend’s house. A long...
We find ourselves in the midst of a Great American Stalemate. That's the conclusion I am coming to after having considered what has been going on in my country over the last many months. In fact, I have felt pretty helpless since the election of Donald Trump as...
What if you were to quit making excuses and said yes to God? It’s a simple question. And, it’s a question you might think doesn't apply to you. But let’s ask another question… how often has your desire for what could be been held in check because you won’t give up...
I recently stopped my drive to work to help someone whose car was stuck in a snowy driveway. There was nothing to force me to do that. And I certainly didn’t want to get out of my car, which was just starting to warm up. But I had to stop - and I’ll tell you why in a...
I am really excited to shared this poem, Thanksgiving Day, with you on, well... Thanksgiving Day. It was written by Auburn, Indiana author, Frank Carleton Nelson and appeared in his 1933 compilation called The Evening Hour . As I shared earlier in the week, I...
What is Love in Action? It’s a great question. One that seems like it’s an easy answer. It’s hugs, kisses and saying “I love you,” right? Sending cards or emails from a distance. Ordering flowers or gifts. Those are loving gestures, right? Sure, they are great ways of...
You really never know what life will bring. As an oft said saying goes, “the tallest and mightiest oak of the forest began life as a small nut that stood its ground.” Look around you and observe or realize where you are planted. Grow from there....