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Are all apologies the same? Does the reason a person apologizes make a difference? Given that we strive to always forgive, we still choose to continue or end relationships. If someone apologizes to you and you later learn that the motives are not what you had believed, does it change anything or...

As a high school student, I learned my greatest lesson on what it means to give your all when reaching for the top. It was my sophomore year, and I was working at my school’s agriculture barn. I had two hogs that I wanted to show in the fair that year, and it was my turn to clean the barn. I...

When I moved a few years back, I looked for a new church home. As anyone who has been through this can tell you, it is not an easy thing to do. It is very important to find that place that feels like home and that lines up spiritually with your faith and where you feel God is leading you...

I don’t think I had truly experienced loss until this month. A man who had been my friend, mentor, and, in a lot of ways, a personal hero died. It’s not the first time someone I loved has died, but I fear there is a finality with his death that is difficult to come to grips with. When my...

“I really need to send some flowers to my mom, “ I thought to himself. It had been a long time since I had done anything special for her. Luckily, there was a flower shop near my office. As I stepped into the flower shop, I noticed the perfect card to go with the flowers. I was so...

I have been blessed over the last 20 years to be able to travel around the country from Seattle to Atlanta and from Albuquerque to Buffalo. Throughout all of these trips across the country, one theme has remained solidly intact. That is simply this – I don’t travel well. Don’t take that...

Leaving home at 18 seemed like the right thing to do in John’s mind. His mom had passed away years earlier and now that he could support himself, he didn’t want to feel like a burden on his dad. He thought it would be easier on his dad financially if he moved out as soon as he graduated. Growing...

Earlier today I sat in on a friend's class at a local college where she was showing a film. I was horrified by the imagery in this documentary they were watching. It was titled Born into Brothels about the red light district in Calcutta, and the children who are born into prostitution.The...

As a little boy, I often spent time at my grandparents’ house during the summer. I spent most of the time watching my grandpa cut firewood. During the evening, I would watch my grandma cook supper. Sometimes I would even spend the night at their house. I don’t know why, but my grandparents’...

Over the past few months I have taken the time to make note of the people around me and come to a bold conclusion. It may seem outrageous, but I firmly believe the happiest people on earth are SELLOUTS! I know, its crazy, but look around you. Who are the happiest people? I see only two...

Share an office with someone for very long and you begin to develop a sense for the person. Jenny and I had shared an office for nearly two years, but it didn’t take very long for one thing to become apparent – Jenny was a hugger. I was not. I would sooner get a root canal than initiate a...

Is there a call on your life that you are not answering for some reason? Maybe it's a self esteem issue you are dealing with, a sin/ addiction you are struggling with, or maybe simply that you don't want to answer the call.

One day I was visiting with a psychologist to discuss an anxiety attack and bout of depression I had been fighting for a short period. Having worked around health professionals, I knew most of the standard questions they all seemed to ask. As no great breakthrough seemed to be coming through our...

It was something I couldn’t explain and with each passing day it was bothering me more. In the midst of the greatest period of success in my life, I sank into a depression that the depths of which I still can’t explain. More than the depression though was the frustration and confusion I felt...

I thought this might make for an interesting question. I actually keep a list of goals I want to accomplish before I reach 60. Some call it a bucket list I have a list of 50 goals, and my list is actually broken down into 7 categories; Physical, Social, Mental, Financial, Travel, Adventure...

The other day I was sitting on a bench in front of the YMCA. As I sat there, I was reflecting on some things going on in my life. As what tends to happen, I began to think about the places where I had failed in my life, and I thought about all of the mistakes I had made. Having a friend...