Dave Ramsey: 5 Rules

By | January 17, 2024

[January 17, 2024]  If you are interested in financial independence, getting out of debt, or want to live life a little easier and not paycheck to paycheck, you might have heard of Dave Ramsey.  He is the guru of financial advice.  And what I like about him is he is blunt.  He tells you the truth and doesn’t… Read More »

Blessed Is “The Peacemaker”

By | January 16, 2024

[January 16, 2024]  Today, more than ever, peace and unity are so important because we have an enemy who targets our families and relationships and brings division.  Adversity comes. Disagreements happen.  We have to do whatever we can to stand together.  One of the most powerful ways you can strengthen your relationships is by being a peacemaker. “And… Read More »

100 Days at War: Israel vs Hamas

By | January 15, 2024

[January 15, 2024]  TBN Israel’s Yair Pinto reports from the battlefield on the Israel-Gaza War while on duty with the IDF.  In his video from five days ago (link here), Pinto outlines Israel’s war objectives.  He says that his country aims to “dismantle Hamas.”  This war is more than Israel vs Hamas; it is Israel vs the uncivilized… Read More »

Photography and Beauty

By | January 14, 2024

[January 14, 2024]  Look to where beautiful things are and where life’s outcomes are lovely.  The Epoch Times covered the winner of the International Wedding Photographer of the Year (link here).  Annually, prizes are handed out for the best photographs in several categories.  This year, the prize went to Tara Lilly of Whistler, Canada, for a superbly well-timed… Read More »

Why I Needed My Sisters

By | January 11, 2024

[January 11, 2024]  I was sitting on the living room floor with my hand-made kite working away, making modifications to get it to fly correctly; I had failed earlier that day, which was maddening.  I was the only one in my small group of new friends who couldn’t get his kite to fly successfully.  I was maybe 10… Read More »

My Thoughts on Evil Leaders

By | January 10, 2024

[January 10, 2024]  Evil leaders exist.  While leadership means many things, it ultimately means getting people to accomplish a goal.  Leaders come in a range of abilities and outcomes in performance – great, good, bad and, yes, evil.  But one category, the evil leader, deserves special mention. Several years ago, I was presented with a DVD of recordings… Read More »

Cowboys and Indians: a Boy’s Game of Choice

By | January 9, 2024

[January 9, 2024]  My brother Philip and I were a disagreeable duo, always creating chaos in the family household.  Our mom would send us outside when things started to get out of hand.  Our favorite game to play was Cowboys and Indians.  Neighborhood friends would all get dressed up in our cowboy outfits, including a cowboy hat, boots,… Read More »