Sail On – July 31, 2011
Many a sailor has been storm-tossed on a windy night in the midst of unfamiliar seas. Brave seafarers know that they must press forward. “Sail...
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Facing Rough and Rocky Roads – July 24, 2011
The story of the Mormon pioneers is a saga like no other in American history. Beginning in 1847, tens of thousands crossed the Great Plains...
What Matters is Love – July 17, 2011
Life is full of noble causes and worthy goals. Because one cannot pursue all of them, it helps to remember that simply opening our hearts...
The Highest Good – July 10, 2011
Those with a few more years of life can teach us much if we will listen and observe. They can teach us how to grow...
Loyalty to Liberty – July 03, 2011
For generations, wise men and women have observed that “freedom is never free.” The price of freedom is hard work and sacrifice, faith and resolve,...
The Indomitable Spirit of a Nation – June 26, 2011
In 1803 President Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from France. With it came a small French fur-trading post, St. Louis. The next year, the...
Time for Our Children – June 19, 2011
When we hear the word investment, most of us think of investing our money in hopes that it will grow and yield a large return....
Where Will it Lead? – June 12, 2011
In today’s hectic world, we often feel pressure to accomplish our many tasks as quickly and efficiently as possible. But it’s good to remember that...
Thinking We Can – June 05, 2011
Recent research suggests that persistence and resilience are good predictors of longevity.1 Perseverance in the face of difficulties puts us on the road to happiness...