Certainly, this has been quite a year – the exposing of the hearts of many, the underbelly of America, racial injustice, and death and pestilence in the land. There has
Unmute Yourself and Say SomethingUnmute Yourself and Say Something
When I played in the marching band, I remember Rolf, a trumpet player using a mute from time to time. When he used the mute, his music was much softer.
Can We Legislate Hearts?Can We Legislate Hearts?
I was really distraught with seeing the death of George Floyd; it was extremely sad, disturbing, and disheartening. His death has caused a domino effect and the ensuing global responses
Do You Need to Leave Your House to Worship?Do You Need to Leave Your House to Worship?
Are you keeping your eyes peeled? Hopefully, you’re not taking in the major headlines looking at only what you see on the surface. But, I hope you are going a
Stay Focused and See PossibilitiesStay Focused and See Possibilities
“Stay Focused!” It’s easy to say, huh? As you have probably would agree, there is a constant flood of distractions and if we’re not careful they can take us off
Surging Deaths of Our Young People and Our Peers and What to Do About ItSurging Deaths of Our Young People and Our Peers and What to Do About It
Suicide headlines have become common place. It just reminds me that people can be publicly celebrated, but can live in a private hell. Here's my video on what to do
Don’t Let Community DieDon’t Let Community Die
Lately, I’ve been nostalgically thinking about community and my experience early-on. I grew up in a small town in Illinois and though it was home to a major university, the
Journey to Your Authentic SelfJourney to Your Authentic Self
Have you ever stopped and realized that your authentic self was no more. Maybe you’ve said: ‘how did I get here? Where the heck did I get off track?’ Unfortunately,
Be Yourself. No One Else Can Do It.Be Yourself. No One Else Can Do It.
Be Yourself! No one else can do it . . . Have you ever thought about that phrase — it’s the one thing what no one else can do better