Today’s generation of children believes that being a winner – being #1 – is one of the most important personal characteristics they can strive towards. Humility, unfortunately, is not a word they use or apply in their interactions with others. Instead, they’ve based their self-worth and perceived successes on overconfidence,
The Civil War Has Eerie Comparisons to Today
If there’s one thing you can rely on regarding history, it’s how it will inevitably repeat itself. Take the Civil War, for instance – a time in our nation’s history that many of us learned about in grade school and probably have forgotten. My wife and I just watched a
Hypocrisy for Abortion Rights and Gun Reform are Astounding
As I’m sure you’re all aware of by now, The Supreme Court of the United States – the country where our so-called democracy is envied by other countries across the globe – overturned Roe v. Wade. The utter hypocrisy that is already transpiring is alarming. Our democracy provides all of
Immigration in America Unites Us More Than it Divides
There are many strong opinions encircling the issue of immigration in America, with many unquestionably on one side or the other. But unfortunately, there’s no middle ground on the subject. I suppose the best place to start then would be to provide a credible definition for immigration. From Britannica.com, immigration is
American Extremists are Making Hopelessness a Way of Life
In this blog, I’ve always tried to inspire readers to question their habitual way of thinking and instead try to see things through the lens of compassion, equality, respect, and love. But when it comes to the topic of American extremists, my spirit is broken, and I struggle to find