We’re not southern enough to be yes, ma’am or no, sir, but I try to nudge manners into my kids’ daily interactions with strangers. Today, I nudged him when I saw two women cross the parking lot and asked him to open the restaurant door. One of the women was older and one much younger, ...
I came across a salient quote attributed to Nelson Henderson during a recent YMCA conference I attended. It read: “The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” How are we planting those metaphoric trees to positively affect generations to come? ...
Acouple months ago, one of the stories on Channel 13 News caught my attention. In front of the Des Moines City Council was a group of parents who had something to say. What they told the City Council that there was “nothing to do in Des Moines for kids.” I’m not joking, DES MOINES! ...
Many popular Reformed Theologians like John MacArthur and RC Sproul relied on the work of John Calvin in defining the manmade doctrine of “The Sovereignty of God” and concluded that God is in absolute control of everything that happens. In my opinion, traditional Christianity has failed ...
Perfectionism is a trait that makes life an endless report card on accomplishments or looks. When healthy, it can be self-motivating and help you overcome adversity and achieve success. When unhealthy, it can be a fast and enduring track to unhappiness. What makes extreme perfectionism so ...
Lawmakers are now investigating toxic gas emissions from animal farming, including ammonia pollution that threatens nearby communities (The Bureau of Investigative Journalism, Feb. 17, 2026). For residents living near these facilities, this isn’t new—it’s daily life. We often talk about ...