Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (Part 1)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder carries with it some very real consequences. Any discussion of PTSd and combat trauma that tries to make coping nothing more than “try harder and get over it” can be extremely discouraging to the person who is struggling with trauma and...
What is a Hero?
It seems that our culture (meaning American culture) is obsessed with Heroes. From books and movies to the never-ending stream of hero themed shows and amusement park rides, we love those with superhuman powers used, mostly, for good. The fight against evil needs...
To My Kids: Seven areas to focus in an uncertain world
Clearly, the world has always been a place of chaos, confusion and uncertainty. A quick read of Genesis chapter 3 helps us to understand that it didn’t take man long to plunge the newly created and sinless world into the darkness that comes from rejecting the...
Don’t Quit!
Several events this week reminded me of something that I have always known to be true. It’s funny how we can learn something and then forget we know it until, for some reason, it once again comes to our attention. What was that “thing” for me this...