Category Archives: Self-improvement

Words mean things. Yet, it seems like many people do not choose their words carefully. That’s a shame because the fabric of relationships hinges on what we say to one another. Words either affirm or deny a person’s dignity, and dignity is the root of what we all want to feel. What we say isContinueContinue reading “AWM – All Words Matter”

When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one peopleto dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, andto assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station towhich the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respectto the opinions of mankind requiresContinueContinue reading “American Citizenry – A New Hope”

It feels like the Pine-Richland community and school district are fragile. There is an existential threat to it as we know it today. It feels polarized because small groups on the polar ends, with improper motives, have been stirring the pot. Much of what they say is not the truth, but hearsay. The consequences areContinueContinue reading “Social & Political Unity Via Neighborly Love”

Wisdom is defined as knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action. We can have all sorts of knowledge in our heads, but if we don’t justly act on it, we’re not wise. We can know more than the average person, but if we don’t appropriately apply what weContinueContinue reading “The Dying American Citizen”

Bad things happen. Human beings are imperfect. America is imperfect, and our history is riddled with imperfection. However, I love this country, flaws and all. I am heartbroken when I see injustice. Injustice is sin. From a Biblical perspective, justice is a heart issue and a law of God issue. If the law of GodContinueContinue reading “Neighborly Love, Flaws & All”

Too many people decide how much they are able to do based on their education, personality, or talent. Perceived self-worth and value-add to society is a function of qualifications. I propose we look at what is possible through the credentials of faith, hope, and love. Faith is confidence or trust in a person or thing.ContinueContinue reading “Marc D. Casciani, F.H.L.”

Back in high school, being part of the cool crowd seemed to be what mattered. The popular pack was usually comprised of football players and cheerleaders and others who were attractive, athletic, or both. In fact, a social hierarchy developed as a result. Those elevated to top status were small in number but had theContinueContinue reading “The Cool Kids”

The biblical meaning of the word love seems so far from how we define it today. We usually use it to express affection, emotion, pleasure, or happiness for something or someone. It’s conditional and connotes approval. Biblically speaking, love does not mean, “I approve of everything you do,” Rather, it means, “I accept you inContinueContinue reading “The Way of Love”

If I live to 95, the year will be 2064. That’s 43 years from now, after which my name will be written with an end date. Marc David Casciani (1969 – 2064). We all have an end date. What will you do between now and then? Now is today. Then is unknown. But whenever “then”ContinueContinue reading “Marc David Casciani (1969 – 2064)”

In American football, there’s a penalty called unsportsmanlike conduct. It is usually called when a player acts or speaks in a manner deemed to be intentionally harmful or especially objectionable by the game officials. Unsportsmanlike conduct is a non-contact foul; if contact is involved it becomes a personal foul. Examples include verbal abuse of officialsContinueContinue reading “Unsportsmanlike Conduct”