Imagine living all your life in a city you were born and raised in, established your business in, were raising your children in, and had a wonderfully fulfilling life focused on family, friends and community. Then one day you were told to get out, because a Category 5 hurricane was headed to New Orleans. Her name was Katrina.
Click on the link to watch my interview with Rick Bologna as he walks us through the personal hell that Katrina brought on his family. And learn how God used this catastrophe to bring Rick to his true purpose in life…
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It has become an honor to be known as the busiest person around. Has this become the culture of America? I hope not. We must make time for what matters most: people. If we gain wealth but have no real friends and our family merely tolerates us, we aren’t winning the game of life. Examine your focus. Recommit to the people who care about you…
Unsung Heroes
In a culture where celebrities and athletes are revered, my admiration and respect goes to our unsung heroes…
Accept Yourself…
Many people in today’s culture suffer from a lack of self-acceptance. The root cause could be parents who rejected you, the pain of divorce, or simply comparison. Here’s the truth: God created you exactly, precisely the way He wanted you to be. He doesn’t second-guess himself, and He doesn’t make mistakes. You are a masterpiece…
Thoughts…
Life is hard. Life is a struggle. Life holds precious moments and beautiful memories. Life is wonderful and painful, but it’s always moving forward. Focus on each moment, and do not live in the past or too far in the future. You might miss something…
Suicide Awareness…
September is officially the month designated as Suicide Awareness Month. In 2016, suicide became the #2 killer of our kids. It still rages on. Mental health has been shredded through the pandemic. People feel isolated and alone. Hope has been lost. Make sure you are staying connected with your family and friends. If you get a vibe from someone that they might be contemplating suicide, encourage them to seek help. Suicide awareness is a daily practice…
Interview With Mark Lehman
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Mark Lehman left a long, esteemed career in public policy to write. His first book, “The Shoebox Chronicles,” was recently published and became a bestseller the first day. In our interview, we talked about what it takes to write, family history, and some of the, let’s say, “interesting” members of his family. Take a look. Subscribe to my channel on YouTube.
They Got It Right…
Have you ever noticed the overarching theme the writers, musicians and poets share? They create their magic from the feeling of love. There’s pain and heartache, and there are happy endings and elation. They got it way before the rest of us. They got it right…
Uncommon Courage…
We love stories of bravery and courage. Remember when George McFly punched out Biff? He found uncommon courage in himself to defend the love of his life, overcoming odds in the process. We love these stories because it’s our story. We see a bit of ourselves in the uncommon hero…
The Silent Pandemic…
The other pandemic rages on. Be sure to check in with others, and check in with yourself…
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