Today is the 23rd anniversary of September 11th, now known as Patriots Day. For those that lived through that horrific day this should be a reminder of the victims, and those who gave their lives saving others. If you were in New York that day as I was, the visuals are seared into your memory. How can we best celebrate the people who died, and those who sacrificed their lives so that others may live? Let’s take a look. A... Read more
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. The week of September 8 – September 14 is National Suicide Prevention Week. Teen suicide in particular is a growing issue, and urgently needs attention. What can you do if your teen or someone you know show signs of being suicidal? Let’s take a look. Teen Suicide Statistics: We have seen a growing problem with teen suicide in society today. Situations like the school shooting in Winder,... Read more
On September the 5th we celebrate the International Day of Charity. The International Day of Charity was established with the objective of putting an end to global poverty. The intent is to mobilize people, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and stakeholders all around the world to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities. Let’s see what this is all about. The Current Situation Ending poverty is a noble goal and one that has been very elusive to date. In a report... Read more
“Then Peter approaching asked him, ‘Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?'” This is the question that Peter posed to Jesus in The Parable of “The Unforgiving Servant”, (Matthew 18:21). This is a question that I am sure we all have asked ourselves many times our lives. There are times that we are asked to forgive what we believe to be the unforgivable. How do you do that? “Why... Read more
Pope Francis assumed the Papacy on March 13, 2013 after the resignation of Pope Benedict. Since becoming Pope, Francis has made a number of decisions and statements that have sparked controversy both within and outside of the Catholic Church. Let’s take a look at some of these decisions and statements. Who Is Pope Francis? Most Catholics know about Pope Francis, or should know about him. Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1936. He is... Read more
One of the most contentious areas in our country’s culture war revolves around banning books in schools. In a strange twist of irony, we have people that want more censorship on social media, but these same people feel that explicit sexual instruction and violence in school books are acceptable. Why is banning books such an issue? Let’s take a look. What Are The Points of Disagreement? Banning books is nothing new and has been a point of contention for many... Read more
July 30 is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This year’s campaign urges accelerated action to end child trafficking according to the UN website. Situations like we have at the southern border of the United States dramatically increase the opportunity for human trafficking, with children being the primary target and girls disproportionally affected. Let’s take a look at what is being done to prevent human trafficking and save those that are victims of this crime. A Look At Human Trafficking... Read more
The Olympic Games in Paris opened last night with great excitement and fanfare, only to be subjected to this “parody” of the Last Supper with Jesus and the Apostles replaced by men in drag. While I am not sure who in the Paris Olympic Committee thought this was a great idea, but it went over like a lead balloon on social media. Let’s take a look. Shameful Disrespect or Art? I guess it depends upon your perspective. I find “parodies”... Read more
July 24 is International Self-Care Day. In today’s world we are constantly on the go and 24 hours is not enough to get everything done that we feel we need to complete. The concept of “self-care” is not a priority for many people and as a result people suffer from stress, anxiety, fatigue, and a myriad of other symptoms as they rush to complete their “to-do” list for the day. International Self-Care Day is an opportunity to focus on ourselves... Read more
There has been a growing trend in some states focused on keeping parents out of the loop on what their children are being taught in school. Just this past week in California, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning school districts from “requiring that parents be notified of their child’s gender identification change.” There has been a growing trend amongst states that have aggressively worked to implement changes to the transparency of what their children are learning, and what... Read more
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