Have Faith & Move Forward
Whenever I’m feeling discouraged, I’m reminded of a true story from the American Revolutionary War. To me, this story is a testament of the power of persistence in the most difficult of circumstances. In January of 1776, the American cause was on the brink of ruin. In fact, things were so bad that General Washington (who rarely ever allowed himself…
The Middle East contains a number of significant landmarks and yet it also contains two bodies of water which, I think, offer profound guidance on how to live life. The name of these two bodies of water are: the Dead Sea and the Sea of Galilee. The Dead Sea is the lowest point of elevation on land and its water is 9.6 times…
Before the actual ceremony the minister took time to give a powerful bit of counsel. His words prompted me to change not only how I approach my marriage, but also my relationships with family and friends.
In my struggles with chronic depression, inspirational and uplifting music has been one of the keys to good health—and for good reason. A group of researchers at McGill University found that “Music boosts the body’s immune system and is more effective than prescription drugs in reducing anxiety.” With that in mind, here are thirty songs (and/or albums) that…
We overcome the mountains in our lives by fighting our way onward and upward, not by floating downstream.
There’s a popular song by Katy Perry called Firework and I think I’ve always had a problem with it. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t hate it—it’s certainly inspirational. But I’ve always felt like the message falls so dramatically short of the truth. Here are some of the lyrics from that song: Baby, you’re a firework Come…
“Music has the ability to reach someone’s soul.” -Jhonny K Although I’ve never seen Him, I firmly believe that God exists. For me, one of the most compelling evidences for divinity is music. There is something about music that seems to transcend mortality; it expresses the inexpressible. And I have long held the belief that God…
With all of the hatred, division, and tribalism in the world, it’s hard to feel peace about the way things are. going on its hard to Howard Lyon, a friend of mine who is an artist, recently released a beautiful painting called “I Am A Child of God.” The painting features nearly thirty children—from many…