Patriotism: Gratitude, Not Arrogance
As America approaches her 250th birthday, it’s clear we live in a time where many feel they need to apologize for various parts of American history….
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What if We Assumed the Best?
We constantly make assumptions about people, situations, and motives. Maybe we don’t always realize it, but it’s true. One of the most glaring examples is politically…
Finding Peace as We Long for a Simpler Time
I often find myself longing for a simpler time. Maybe you do too. You know, kids playing outside until dark, running around and laughing because the…
Five Life-Changing Truths I Learned From My Dad
Some people simply make a powerful, lasting difference in the lives of those around them. My dad was one of those people. My dad, Brian Judy,…
Ridiculous Perspective… Lightning Bugs, Fireworks, and the Moon
Perspective is a strange thing sometimes, let me tell you. A couple weeks ago, my family and I went to a Fourth of July event to…
When All Seems Lost
Sometimes things just feel hopeless. Maybe we justify our hopelessness by examining our past experiences or by using what we call logic. We may say things…
New Year Off to a Rough Start?
Does this scenario sound familiar? The cozy, chaotic, Christmas season wraps up and you find yourself staring down the barrel of a new year. You used…
Apparently, there’s a big election coming up…
Unless you’re living under a rock (or outside of America), it shouldn’t be news to you that election day is this coming Tuesday (11/5/24). If it…
When You Hit a Brick Wall: 3 Options
Ever feel like you’re beating your head against a brick wall? What does your particular brick wall look like? Maybe it looks like a boss saying…
Good Parents Sometimes Make Their Kids Miserable: A Case Study
A few years ago, my husband and I took a trip to the mountains of Colorado, up in the Winter Park area. It was an incredible…
Strengthened by Gratitude
Sometimes gratitude comes easily. Sometimes it…doesn’t. Gratitude. Thankfulness. Gratefulness. Appreciation. Call it what you want; the season is upon us, and it can often bring to…
Living in a Desensitized World
I’ve been watching Vietnam War documentaries off and on for the last few years. What started as book research became a personal drive to understand this…
