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”

Hurt (adjective) People Hurt (verb) People

Whenever I see someone lash out at another person, I’ve grown to ask myself, “What are they hurting from?” You see, pain is perpetuating. Hurt (adjective) people hurt (verb) people. This is why I make love a priority every day I’m blessed with another one to live. Won’t you join me to make love aContinueContinue reading “Hurt (adjective) People Hurt (verb) People”

I’m a Gracist American

Having a mother who is 100% Syrian, and a grandfather who immigrated from Damascus, Syria, I knew there was a high probability my dominant ethnicity would originate from the Arab world. My father, who has a very Italian last name, would certainly contribute some Italian to my DNA makeup too. Well, the verdict is in.ContinueContinue reading “I’m a Gracist American”

Won’t You Help Me Grow Neighborly Love?

The late, great Fred Rogers treated everyone like a neighbor. When Mister Rogers extended the invitation, “Won’t you be my neighbor?” he was genuinely humanizing each of us and modeling the behavior of a loving neighbor. It was the same model of love the Good Samaritan offered in the Bible. This standard of behavior isContinueContinue reading “Won’t You Help Me Grow Neighborly Love?”