Once again, life has taught me something about life—this time, somewhere around 35,000 feet. Anyone who’s traveled with kids knows the challenge. Their frontal lobes—those critical centers for reasoning and impulse control—are still under construction. So we hear the familiar refrains: “Are we there yet?”“I’m tired.”“Why can’t I have that?”And […]
Luck. Most of us have a working definition—some blend of randomness, chance, and timing. For many, it explains the great disparities in life. Why did she get the opportunity? Why did he end up with that burden? On the flip side, others see life soley through the lens of personal responsibility. Success or struggle is […]
The phrase “Never let a good crisis go to waste” is often attributed to Winston Churchill, believed to have been spoken during World War II, possibly around the time of the United Nations’ formation. It reflects his recognition that crises, while challenging, can also present opportunities for growth, reflection, and […]
A church in Oregon put an announcement in the local newspaper for an upcoming program they were having entitled, “Our God Resigns.” Shortly after that announcment was printed, a correction notice in the same local newspaper followed and read, “Our God Reigns.” They were so embarrassed. What a difference a […]
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