As a soldier, he had served our country well and was now flying back home.  He was accompanied by his family and an escort, seated comfortably in coach,  while our soldier traveled comfortably in the cargo hold.  You see, he had given all he had, literally, for his country and ...

A rapid rip or a slow steady peel? What category do you fall into when removing a band-aid from your wound? Do you grab ahold of the edge and pry away the sticky surface as fast as possible, or do you prolong the separation from skin to plastic severing with ...

What exactly did the sons of towering figures in Jewish and Christian history accomplish for themselves? I find this fascinating as in today’s media-saturated world (where we are always seeking the next celebrity) it seems that just being an offspring of someone famous means that you are “worthy” and are ...

‘God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and self-discipline.’  2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV) I celebrate Veteran’s Day just as much as anyone else does.  I consider myself a patriot, I honor our flag, I sing our national anthem with my hand ...

Understandably, the majority of the news coverage on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, was focused on the Republican sweep in Washington D.C. We have seen a huge shift of power in our nation’s capitol. Hopefully, our elected representatives will get down to the business of leading the country. While all of ...

I need an emotional filter. One that I could place gently over my heart whenever I felt the pitter patter of my aortas increasing, my palms beginning to perspire, or the pressure on my chest starting to rise as I withhold the tears inside. I could also use a filter ...

He stole it all. This monster took My contacts… My mails… My privacy… And my identity. I’ve heard of hacking happening to others, but I didn’t know it would have happened to me. I admit, I pitifully went into the “Why-me” phase. But quickly got over it however, and moved ...

A lot of times, our reaction to what we don’t understand is fear and anger.

“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love” (1 John 4:7-8 NKJV). I think it’s safe to say that holiness (meaning otherness) ranks ...

A roller coaster ride of emotions can often accompany the selfless service of a caregiver. These alternating highs and lows range from overwhelming to rewarding, exhausting to fulfilling, and frustrating to purposeful. Caregivers often neglect themselves because they are too tired or too busy. Their needs are relegated to a ...