Each January, the President of the United States addresses the citizens of our country to report on the political, economic, and social issues facing our nation. He will also pitch his identified solutions, and lay out an agenda to lead the country in a more positive, healthy, and unified direction. In addition to being a…
In my mid-20s, I attended several retreats and conferences hosted by Eric and Leslie Ludy, authors of the book When God Writes Your Love Story. At one of the events, Eric shared a story about his older sister, Krissy, that made quite an impression on me at the time (and still continues to do so…
Saying goodbye to people, places, and things in our lives can be a mixed bag of emotions. Sometimes these endings leave us feeling relieved and excited for the next stage to come. Others fill us with sadness as we reluctantly or abruptly are forced to move on with our life. And at times what we…
Thirty percent unmarried rate is highest in six decades. That was the title of an article published in USA Today back in May of this year. The article wasn’t a surprising read to me since it’s quite obvious that marriage is on the decline. As the article stated, “Increases in both the age at…
Forgiveness doesn’t journal Alice sped into my (Rich’s) office carrying a Starbuck’s and a notebook. After exchanging pleasantries, I asked how I could help. She opened a journal in which she had documented, in great detail, her husband’s faults. After twenty minutes, I interrupted. “Alice, why are you here?” “I want to solve the problems…
