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August 27, 2014
Why You Should Read to Your Children
Few topics are as near and dear to me as reading. I absolutely love books and the power that words have to transform our lives and heal our souls. When I was young, my […]
August 22, 2014
7 Things That Will Make You Laugh!! :)
Life can be hard and sometimes all you need is a good laugh. If that’s what you need then you’ve come to the right place! Here are seven things that always make me […]
August 21, 2014
I’m Tired of Praying for Iraq
Since 2003, Americans have been encouraged to pray for Iraq. But after another display of barbarism by the Islamic State militants I realize I’ve grown tired of praying for Iraq. Now is […]
August 14, 2014
Is Suicide Selfish?
In 2006, I nearly succeeded in taking my life. Six months later, I received a letter from a close friend. I half-expected it to be a letter of comfort. It was not. […]
August 11, 2014
Why the Suicide of Robin Williams Matters
Actor/comedian Robin Williams just committed suicide. Truthfully, I’m stunned, shocked, and devastated. I had heard that he struggled with depression, and had always looked to him as an example—someone to help me move […]
August 2, 2014
Why I WON’T Get Sick Over Ebola
There’s been a lot of talk about the deadly Ebola virus that is currently ravaging West Africa. Social media is on fire, filled with millions of comments and concerns that the disease will spread to other parts […]
July 20, 2014
I’m Grateful For Paper Cuts
Some time ago, I was asked by Nate Bagley (of Loveumentary.com) to participate in a Gratitude Challenge. As part of this challenge, I was asked to share a personal experience where gratitude had an impact […]
July 17, 2014
Please Stop Hating Your Body
We live in a culture that hates the body. Don’t believe me? Look around. We set unsustainable standards of physical beauty and enlist models to represent them. We then slather these models in oils and make-up, place them under […]
July 11, 2014
Singing After TWO Double-Lung Transplants
I have interviewed some pretty amazing people, but Charity Tillemann-Dick is quite possibly one of the most remarkable individuals I have ever interviewed… Charity Tillemann-Dick is an accomplished speaker, presenter, and soprano singer. She has performed in prestigious concert halls across Europe, Asia, and America in front of celebrities, presidents, and world dignitaries. In 2004,…
July 10, 2014
A Personal Interview With the Grandson of Nelson Mandela
In January 2014, I had the INCREDIBLE opportunity to interview Kweku Mandela, the grandson of Nelson Mandela. In the first part of that interview (which I published in February), Kweku talked about the award-winning film, Beyond Right and Wrong, and how his “Granddad” dealt with conflict. In this video, Kweku shares a personal, touching story of…
