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  • Hope Beyond Easter

    Hope Beyond Easter

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! As of the writing of this post, we are just a few days past Easter. If you happen to be reading this at another point in the year, don’t worry, it will still be relevant. In fact, it may be even more applicable. Why? Stick with me and find out.… Read more

  • What Are They Worth?

    What Are They Worth?

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! Have you ever watched Antique Roadshow? Launched in the 1997, this well-known PBS show invites antique owners to bring in items to be appraised by experts. The backstory of the items vary widely. In some cases, it is an item that has been passed down for generations. In other cases,… Read more

  • The Truest Thing about You

    The Truest Thing about You

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! When I was a kid, I had the chance to spend a lot of time with both of my grandfathers. I have written about their influence on me in the past, including in my book, Hope Realized. They were different in many ways, but they had this in common: they… Read more

  • What Is God’s View of You?

    What Is God’s View of You?

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! “I am not a good Wemmick.” This is a line from a fantastic children’s book titled You are Special by Max Lucado. As a father of two children under the age of 10, I I have read it a number of times, but its message is applicable to all ages.… Read more

  • Are You Using the Right Lens?

    Are You Using the Right Lens?

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! “What do you see?” I was at the eye doctor looking through what appeared to be a glorified microscope at what seemed to be a slide show. Every few seconds, the optometrist would hit a couple of buttons and ask me the question again: “What do you see?” If you… Read more

  • What Story Are You Telling Yourself?

    What Story Are You Telling Yourself?

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! What does it mean to Thrive? In a recent post titled “What Does It Mean to Thrive”, I started to examine this question. I discussed the impact environment has on thriving, both from an internal and external perspective. From an external standpoint it’s the availability of the external resources necessary… Read more