The Power of Powerful Verbs

Author Jerry Jenkins is one of the most prolific writers of our day. Jenkins has written over 200 books that have sold over 75 million copies.  As passionate as he is about writing and publishing, he is just as passionate about mentoring individuals in the art of...

When Does a Conviction Truly Become a Conviction?

As I write this article the athletic competitions of the 2024 Paris Olympics are in full swing. I love watching the athletes, competing either individually or as a team, as all their efforts and hard work combine with their innate talents to create remarkable athletic...

When a Government’s Worldview Gets Cloudy

One of the most important components in a person’s life which informs and drives his thoughts and actions is his/her worldview.  Each person has one. Each person has a collection of beliefs, feelings, personal preferences, thoughts, and opinions about how life should...

Does It Matter That I Matter?

Around 2:30 PM on Monday, April 8, I walked out of my office totally oblivious to what was happening in the sky above me.  As I made my way to my car, from the top of the fire escape stairwell attached to our office building I heard several voices call out to me,...

Will the Life You’re Building Stand or Fall?

In downtown Columbia, SC, stands a 25-story office building built in the early 80s.  I lived in Columbia when it was being built.  Whenever I had business downtown, I loved to get caught by the traffic light near the construction site so I could watch the construction...

Pay Whatever You Have to Pay

I have backpacked, but by no means am I a backpacker.  Therefore, recently when I was wondering what would be needed to successfully backpack the 2190+ mile Appalachian Trail winding its way through the scenic Appalachian Mountain range from Georgia to Maine, I asked...