Asking for or accepting help is not a sign of weakness, but of strength. When Jesus was about to go through his toughest trial, he asked his closest friends to be there with him. I wouldn't count the Son of God as a wimp.
We Need Each Other
Darkness Can’t…
Somewhere between 365 and 610 million miles away from us, in the vast expanse of space, lies a planet with 4 of its moons still visible... Amidst all that darkness... literally millions and millions of miles of darkness, light still shines. I read a tweet today about someone being overwhelmed and depressed over all the …
Where’s Waldo?
know that you are more valuable and have more to offer than a comic book character. And even though you may not hear the words that often, that doesn't mean that people aren't scouring the pages of life and relationship to find you.
My Launching Pad…
About a month ago, 2 of my brothers, my girlfriend and her daughter, and I had the opportunity to go to sunny (and very hot) Arizona to celebrate my mom's birthday. A great time was had by all, and as always, it made me appreciate this powerhouse of a woman all the more. Now, for …
Larger Than Life – More Than a Mentor
While I didn’t make any overt declarations that day, something in me moved to want to be the man that Mr. McCullough saw in me.
Writing… about not writing…
Words, ideas, concepts… I live for them. Really, I do. It’s even built into the core of the meaning of my name. I have been a writer all of my life, and I do relish the times when I am able to sit down with virtual pen and paper, and let the words flow. Lately, …
The Disruptive Power of Why – Celebrating the birthday of a world changer
Her grandmother used to make maps for a living, and Imani lives to navigate them all… all because she is unafraid to ask why.
Avoiding Friendly Fire
…I can fight you and I might win, but if I get you to fight each other, I am sure to win. In the foxhole, we may look different, talk different, even like different football teams, but in that time we are, and have to be, one.
Passing the Interview…
How he handles this issue tells me how he would handle my issues, and the issues of the rest of America.
The Dirt Between Us
being willing to get in the dirt with them, to listen, to understand and to find that common ground, makes each person better, stronger and more healthy.