I was recently watching a documentary about disinformation and its lasting effects. I was particularly unsettled by one person's comment - we are living in a post-truth era. What does this mean? It means we no longer know the truth when we hear it. In fact, we no longer know truth when we see it.... Continue Reading →
What’s In a Name?
The name given to us at birth forms the foundation of our identity. As unique personal markers, our name is part of who we are as a person. Being called by name makes us feel respected, recognized, and known. When we feel like just a face in the masses, hearing our name immediately grabs our... Continue Reading →
When I Have Questions…
We all struggle with questions of some kind. In fact, at this point in history there is very little that is not in question. We question our future, our identity, and our purpose. We question our political leaders, lawmakers, and law enforcers. We question the motives of science and of corporations. Strangely, with so much... Continue Reading →
Lessons Learned: There is Only One God
When looking at the various religions, patterns began to emerge. There are many common aspects between other religions, which accentuates how different God's word is from everything else. Compared with other religions, God's commands stand apart. This clear separation illustrates that there are really only two choices: 1) God and 2) everything else. Satan is... Continue Reading →
Get Out of My Head
I was reminded today of how much our thoughts influence our actions and attitudes. We like to think we single handedly dictate our thoughts, beliefs, and opinions. But the outside voices we hear have a tremendous impact on our thoughts and our hearts. Have you ever had a thought that continued to replay in your... Continue Reading →