The Joy of Enough – Sunday, August 2, 2015
It has been said that when you compare yourself to others, two things can happen—and both are harmful: you may decide you are better than...
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Two Brothers Who Changed the World – Sunday, July 26, 2015
In 1897, the Washington Post boldly announced, “It is a fact that man can’t fly.” Apparently, someone forgot to tell that to Wilbur and Orville...
Our Pioneering Journey – Sunday, July 19, 2015
To many, the word pioneer conjures up images of covered wagons, dusty oxen, and hearty men and women seeking a new home in the American...
Writing and Rewriting Our Story – Sunday, July 12, 2015
Some call it journaling. Others call it expressive writing or creating a personal mission statement. Whatever it’s called, something happens when we take time to...
“God Bless America” – Sunday, July 5, 2015
Irving Berlin, America’s most successful songwriter, was born in a small Russian village near the Siberian border. Threats of violence forced his family to flee...
Successful Fathers – Sunday, June 21, 2015
As inevitable aging began to take its toll, one good man questioned whether he had been the kind of father he had hoped to be....
Resisting Temptation – Sunday, June 14, 2015
It’s human nature to want to improve, to progress—to overcome our weaknesses and build upon our strengths. Unfortunately, it’s also part of human nature to...
The Deeper Virtues – Sunday, June 7, 2015
Successful New York Times columnist David Brooks once visited a group of 30 tutors, many of them elderly women, who taught English to immigrants. He...
We Can All Be Teachers – Sunday, May 31, 2015
When asked who has made a real difference in our lives, we often think of a teacher. No matter how many years pass, we never...