The world expects a man to lead and protect. After all, some say he is the stronger of the two.A man is supposed to care, to love— with the expectation that he’ll one day start a family.People of all kinds stress the importance of being a man, grooming him to become a provider, a teacher.And on the appointed day,he rose to the occasion:found … Continue reading To the Unknown Father
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The Questions We Don’t Ask — And Why They Matter, Part 7
To answer today’s question, I need to go back to 12 October 2022, the day I sat down with a doctor for my final medical exam before retirement. Until that point, I thought I was indestructible. Sure, there was always a pain here or there, but like we say in the Army, we just need … Continue reading The Questions We Don’t Ask — And Why They Matter, Part 7
The Questions We Don’t Ask—And Why They Matter, Part 2
Today, I’m tackling the second question from the many suggested by Dr. Gerald Stein in his post titled “The Questions We Don’t Ask.” I knew the answer right away as soon as I read it. But then I thought, “What is the relationship between this question and the content of his post?” His post, as … Continue reading The Questions We Don’t Ask—And Why They Matter, Part 2
The Questions We Don’t Ask—And Why They Matter
Last Thursday, I mentioned a little project I’ve taken on, inspired by a post from Dr. Gerald Stein titled “The Questions We Don’t Ask.” Sometimes we’re quick to judge others, or place expectations on them that we don’t even meet ourselves. Dr. Stein’s questions are uncomfortable, but I believe taking the time to reflect on … Continue reading The Questions We Don’t Ask—And Why They Matter
Rockin’ Thursday L – Valentine’s Day Edition
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, so I figured I would do something special today and include a love song. I also realized that I started Rockin’ Thursday a year ago—I can’t believe how fast time flies! It’s a great reminder to cherish our loved ones. Today, I’m including one of my favorite love songs, All of Me by … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday L – Valentine’s Day Edition
My Forever Love
It took me some time to write this poem, but it finally arrived. It’s dedicated to my beautiful wife, an extroverted soul who completes me in every way. Words, whether written or spoken, are not enough to describe the love I feel for her. It has been a little over 30 years since I first … Continue reading My Forever Love
Love is a Verb
Today is Valentine’s Day, a day to pause and reflect on your loved ones. Make it a point to foster optimistic thoughts and uplifting feelings throughout the day. Stephen Covey said the following about love in his book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, "When we make deposits of unconditional love, when we live … Continue reading Love is a Verb
Community Requires Forgiveness
"What is forgiveness? Forgiveness means that I continually am willing to forgive the other person for not fulfilling all my needs and desires. Forgiveness says, "I know you love me, but you don’t have to love me unconditionally, because only God can do that." I too must ask forgiveness for not being able to fulfill … Continue reading Community Requires Forgiveness
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