“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 […]

“The celebration of Advent is possible only to those who are troubled in soul, who know themselves to be poor and imperfect, and who look forward to something greater to come.”
–Dietrich Bonhoeffer

As I’ve said on these pages previously, no one likes to wait. Nevertheless, we’re in a season of waiting–the season of Advent. The word implies a coming into existence. We capitalize it to signify the coming of the Christ Child–this year, something we began celebrating November 30th, even though […]