Author Archives: Marc Casciani

In 1950, Earl Nightingale was inspired by the words “we become what we think about” in Napoleon Hill’s book, Think and Grow Rich, and around the same time he bought an insurance agency. He provided weekly motivational speeches to the agency’s sales staff. In 1956, he recorded a motivational speech to be played while he wasContinueContinue reading “Forgiveness is the Key to Success”

It seems like we’ve lost the ability to listen without judgment in America. Rather than create safe spaces for conversation, we’re creating caged octagons that are rude, cruel, hurtful, disrespectful, and undignified. If you’re reading this, I’d like to challenge you to do something. If you’re game, then try it and share it with others.ContinueContinue reading “Let’s Have Coffee”

Friction is everywhere. If it wasn’t, life would be easy. There’d be no resistance to anything you try to do. Choices would be a breeze. One type of friction is good. It’s feedback telling you you’re on the wrong path and should adjust course. Another type of friction is bad. It’s a test trying toContinueContinue reading “Friction. Choices, Choices?”

I am not afraid to die. Are you? Don’t get me wrong, I don’t want to die. I believe I’m here for a reason, and that purpose has not yet been fulfilled. However, I’m not afraid to die, and I live my life daily as a free person under God’s sovereign will. Living well meansContinueContinue reading “Overcome the Fear of Death to Love Your Neighbor as Yourself”

Everybody has a religion. It all depends on what it is and how broadly you define it. It begs the question, does the modern-day woke DEI (diversity, equity & inclusion) agenda in America pass the test for what constitutes a religion? Let’s take a look. Religion is a fundamental set of beliefs and practices generallyContinueContinue reading “Everybody Has a Religion”

Childish thinking hinders our ability to love and be loved. It is a hidden enemy of loving relationships. Faulty, childish, self-seeking thoughts about love need to be replaced with truths about mature, others-serving love. In other words, our understanding of love must mature as we get older, yet there is an enemy that actively worksContinueContinue reading “Love’s Hidden Enemy … Envy”

Mercy is defined as compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm. Mercy is when someone doesn’t get what they deserve. When we’ve sinned, screwed up, or made a mistake, we deserve punishment, yet when we are pardoned and forgiven, that’s mercy. Learning how to be anContinueContinue reading “Premeditated Mercy”

Life is hard. Some have it harder than others, but nobody’s life is easy. Everyone goes through difficulties. We don’t lack reasons to be disheartened. It’s easy to be deceived by the lie that your suffering will amount to nothing. It’s hard to see the light and calm at the end of the storm. YourContinueContinue reading “The Fruit of Perseverance”

The pups went to the vet this week to get their first vaccination and a thorough vet check before they go home with their adoptive families in two weeks. They have been such a blessing to have around and my family will miss them. We’re still trying to find homes for Peri and Louis, however,ContinueContinue reading “Mount Pupmore”