Neighborly Love Podcast, Episode 20 – Hollis Haff

Ordinary People. Extraordinary Conversations. If “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” and “The Parable of the Good Samaritan” collided at an intersection, then the Neighborly Love podcast would be the result. It features casual conversations over coffee in a “virtual coffee shop” that lean into the power of empathy. It’s about feeling heard, valued, and understood.ContinueContinue reading “Neighborly Love Podcast, Episode 20 – Hollis Haff”

Get in the Neighbor-Zone

There are some problems for which the solution is a win-win for everyone. However, they are rare. The most significant solutions are win-lose. Someone is going to lose in the short run. That’s the problem of life. You’re going to lose more often than you win. How one handles those losses make the difference inContinueContinue reading “Get in the Neighbor-Zone”

Finding Happiness in the Neighbor-Zone

The pursuit of happiness is an unalienable right with which we are endowed by our Creator. That is a self-evident truth as stated in the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America. It’s as true today as it was in 1776. As with any pursuit, it’s always helpful to know where you’re going.ContinueContinue reading “Finding Happiness in the Neighbor-Zone”

Neighborly Love Podcast, Episode 19 – Rev. Paul T. Abernathy, MPIA, MDiv

Ordinary People. Extraordinary Conversations. If “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” and “The Parable of the Good Samaritan” collided at an intersection, then the Neighborly Love podcast would be the result. It features casual conversations over coffee in a “virtual coffee shop” that lean into the power of empathy. It’s about feeling heard, valued, and understood.ContinueContinue reading “Neighborly Love Podcast, Episode 19 – Rev. Paul T. Abernathy, MPIA, MDiv”

The Problem with Grace

Mister Fred Rogers When you think about the day-to-day mechanics of life, certainly in America and most of the modern world, how would you answer the question, “Who is the greatest?” Did you think about something along the lines … The team who won.The athlete who had the most points.The student who was valedictorian. TheContinueContinue reading “The Problem with Grace”

The GOAT Identity Thief

There’s much talk today about identity theft. It happens when someone steals your personal information to commit fraud. The identity thief may use your information to apply for credit, file taxes, or get medical services. These acts can damage your credit status, and cost you time and money to restore your good name. 2007 AdvertisementContinueContinue reading “The GOAT Identity Thief”

Your Time is Not Yours

Elitism is an attitude of superiority that lifts some people up while demeaning others. Racism is speaking, acting, or thinking negatively about someone else solely based on their color, class, or culture. Elitism and Racism are siblings. Their parents are Evil and Sin. Anybody, no matter their color, class, or culture, can be an elitistContinueContinue reading “Your Time is Not Yours”