Some moments of our lives are “fork-in-the-road” moments. Others are moments when we realize that somewhere along the road, there was a fork and we took the wrong path. The divergence was so gradual that we don’t realize until its too late and find ourselves frantically retracing our steps, trying to figure out where we …
It takes about .05 seconds of looking at our world to realize it’s broken. The physical world is broken by illness and destructive forces of nature. Humanity is broken with wars, violence, poverty, injustice, and corruption. If we’re honest with ourselves, we have to admit our own souls are also broken. We are driven by …
It’s Saturday, November 7, 2020. Today, Joseph Biden has been projected as the President-elect of the United States. I foresee much more drama between now and January’s inauguration day but the chances of a Biden presidency are certainly high, if not inevitable. In the current American political climate, victory for either candidate would produce the …
Have you ever been aware of a serious issue that you ignored or underestimated? Maybe it was a weird sound coming from the car engine or a strange change in health. You may have acknowledged that there was a problem but it seemed that time was on your side. Often times, those issues come to …
What impact could stories have? You’ve heard it said, “the pen is mightier than the sword”. Is a story so incendiary to ignite deep and long-lasting social change? The evidence certainly seems to indicate so. The power of storytelling has been harnessed with great effectiveness in numerous cases through the past. Some cases inspire us. …
Is quiet leadership an oxymoron? Can a quiet, reserved person lead? In our current culture, leadership is often associated with a commanding personality and an extroverted aura of authority. This perspective can be seen in how we view politics, business, and even romance. There are doubts that a quiet man can lead his family properly. …
