“Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it?”
–Luke 15:4 (NIV)

Like many of you, I was saddened to learn of the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, and have followed the search for her. The notion of anyone kidnapping an eighty-four-year-old is disturbing. What’s more, the depravity of those who submitted gaslit ransom notes is beyond the comprehension of […]

“The size of your success is measured by the strength of your desire, the size of your dream, and how you handle disappointment along the way.”
–Robert Kiyosaki, American entrepreneur

The week before last, excitement built in the greater Charlotte area as ten to twelve inches of snow were predicted for the weekend. In a scientific poll of one (me), taken for the purpose of this post, most adults disclaim any interest in seeing snow, but secretly hope for it. As the […]

“Those who deny freedom to others, deserve it not for themselves.”
–President Abraham Lincoln

The month of January is designated as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, an attempt to make the public more aware of this nefarious activity, its signs, and our efforts to fight it through law enforcement and Congressional action.

It’s estimated that there are more people enslaved today than all of those who were victims of what we consider “traditional” slavery. Men, women, and children are caught in the sick […]

“Our goals can only be reached through the vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success.”
–Pablo Picasso, Spanish artist

The other day, a friend admitted he didn’t make it to the fitness center that morning. “Really?” I said. He responded, “Yep . . . and that makes four hundred twenty-three days in a row!”

It’a a new year, and with it come newly-crafted resolutions. Maybe […]