Category Archives: Self-improvement

Dallas & Jarah 2007 Dallas & Jarah 2022 How do we become more resilient over time? Without challenges, without stress, our resilience is not tested. In 2007, my children’s resilience was low. In 2022, they are two very resilient young adults. A home in Gilchrist, Texas, designed to resist flood waters survived Hurricane Ike in 2008. SimplyContinueContinue reading “Neighbor-Zone Resilience”

Each and every one of us was created and redeemed for a big noble purpose. Deep down inside, we crave to become who we’re meant to be. We have trouble putting it into words and we have difficulty seeing it clearly, however, we feel it. That’s the one big task we have to do inContinueContinue reading “Big Noble Purpose”

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”

I believe in one God, Creator of the universe. That He governs it by His providence. That He ought to be worshiped. That the most acceptable service we render to Him is doing good to His other children.That the soul of man is immortal and will be treated with justice in another life respecting itsContinueContinue reading “Working 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”

The American Dream is a national ethos of the United States, the set of ideals in which freedom includes the opportunity for prosperity, success, and upward social mobility achieved through hard work. It is the belief that anyone, regardless of where they were born or what class they were born into, can attain their ownContinueContinue reading “The American Nightmare”

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”

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”

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”

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”