A True Feel-Good Story

A True Feel-Good Story

Most of us appreciate a feel-good story. The holiday season is replete with feel-good stories of generosity and kind gestures. Well, have I got a feel-good story for you! This morning while searching my computer files, I ran across a 2012 CNN article about a...
Practicing the Habit of Forgiveness

Practicing the Habit of Forgiveness

For this article about his marriage and life on the rocks, my friend Tez Brooks won honorable mention for Best Inspirational Article in the 2018 Writer’s Digest contest. I appreciate Tez’ candor and authenticity in the struggle, and I think you will too....
The Four-Letter Word You Can’t Live Without

The Four-Letter Word You Can’t Live Without

You may not realize it, but you and I are fairly dependent on one word. Help. Hel-l-l-l-lp-p-p-p-p-p-p! Hep me. Help desk. May I help you? Heaven help us. Can’t help it. Pitch in and help. While the word help is common in our language, some of us are more reticent to...