If we don’t calm down and move forward—and soon—we will most likely cause far greater damage than COVID-19 ever could…
Category: America
Finding A Reason to Live Will Change Everything
In 2019, I spoke at a Suicide Prevention conference in Utah. The title of my presentation was “A Reason to Live.” In it, I shared one of my all-time favorite stories from American History—a story you’ve probably never heard before—few people have. In fact, this story is so remarkable—so miraculous—that it’s almost unbelievable. But ever…
A Revolutionary Thought
Years ago, I had a revolutionary thought while standing on a revolutionary spot. It was snowy, cold, and crowded. I don’t like crowds, but I didn’t see these people as a crowd—I saw them as individuals. I saw them as people like myself—as people with hopes, dreams, families, and lives as real as my own….
A World Beyond Our Own
I think that the Great Depression and World War II are remarkable times in history. They’re remarkable because they prove that the very worst things can happen and yet, there’s still hope. That hope, however, is dependent upon our ability to see a world beyond our own—to see a world beyond ourselves. The Arrogant Prince Over one…
How to Find Gold
I was born in Anchorage, Alaska and I love the history and symbolism of that northern land. In the nineteenth century, many prospectors came to Alaska to find gold and riches. Few of those people found any gold. But I firmly believe that we have the power to find gold in any situation. I know this because…
We Become What We Worship
We become what we worship. That is to say, we emulate—or become like—the people (and things) we most admire. To understand this concept, we have to understand the origins of the word worship. The word worship comes from the Old English worðscip or wurðscip —or worthship—meaning “condition of being worthy, dignity, glory, distinction, honor, renown.” What Does It Mean to Worship? To worship something…
Don’t Give Up. The Cannons Are Coming…
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…
An American Founding Mother – Phillis Wheatley
Kidnapped and sold into slavery at age ten, Phillis Wheatley overcame tremendous disadvantages and became the first African American to have ever have their writing published in America—and the first American woman to ever be published. Her writings touched upon the lives of other prominent Americans like George Whitfield, George Washington and countless others; inspiring…