Easter reminds us that the worst mess in our lives can become our greatest message.
Disgraced Civil War general Lew Wallace turned a surprise encounter with the leading atheist of the 19th century into a best-selling novel and inspired the greatest Easter movie ever.
Worries are like mosquitoes. They grow bigger if you feed them.
The world always supplies worries. Wisdom teaches us how to shrink them.
The headlines today give us plenty of reasons to worry…
But the truth about worries hasn’t changed.
The same principles that steady people in a cockpit at 30,000 feet can steady us in everyday life.
Here are four relievers for worries before they eat you alive.
Continue Reading “Say Goodbye to Worries: Simple Steps to an Anxiety-Free Life” I attended a funeral recently where one thing stood out.
No one appeared to be standing off in a corner.
Everyone mingled with love, unity, and a deep appreciation for the life of this man.
There wasn’t an enemy anywhere.
The man’s son and daughter spoke in glowing terms with admiration and respect.
Is it possible to live a long and happy life, leaving no angry people in your orbit?
Continue Reading “How a Funeral Clues Us to a Deeply Satisfying Life” The Alamo survivors often overlooked with the most powerful lessons for encouragement are women.
Much is made of the legendary defenders — William Barrett Travis, James Bowie, and Davy Crockett.
But, how about the women?
Three women who survived the Alamo show us how to face disaster with courage and resilience.
Continue Reading “3 Great Alamo Survivors Who Inspire Strength In Your Biggest Disaster” The 2026 U.S. hockey gold teams show how enthusiasm is the single trait for success.
The U.S. men’s and women’s hockey teams sparked contagious enthusiasm on Olympic ice when it mattered most.
Captains Auston Matthews and Hilary Knight, along with veterans, young guns, and role players alike, captured something more than gold.
Together, the 2026 U.S. Hockey Gold Teams captured the same three great laws of enthusiasm.
Continue Reading “What the 2026 U.S. Hockey Gold Teams Teach Us About Enthusiasm”