"Silence in the face of evil is evil itself." This is a quote by the famous Lutheran pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer. If you do not know who Mr. Bonhoeffer is, do a little research. You will find the man fascinating. This quote is one of the best defenses of…
“I just want to be happy.” It’s a phrase I hear tossed around a lot these days. But do the people using it understand what they are asking for? What is more important: to be happy or content? What does it mean to be happy versus content? Happiness is…
What does it take to figure out your purpose in life? I have been asking myself that a lot over the past few months. Resurrecting my writing has been one thing I have been trying; however, I’m not sure it stops there. Figuring out one’s purpose is not…
Happy New Year! Today is the day many people decide to start a new habit—the classic New Year’s resolution. I hate to burst your bubble, but I don’t do New Year’s resolutions. I’ve never been into them. Why? Well, if something isn’t important enough…
When was the last time you took a look at your professional life and reflected on how you got there? Have you ever wondered whether where you are now is really where you want to be? I have been asking myself these questions, and more, these past few months. I…
My cousin Mark and I have been reading through the Bible daily for some time now. We take turns picking which book to read and then read the same chapter each day. It has been a blessing to me, as I know it has been for him. Currently we are…
I tossed and turned in the early hours this morning, before the light was even a glimpse in the sky. I could not stop thinking about writing. It’s as if that old friend that I haven’t spoken to in a while decided to drop by to figure out…