When you think about strong communities, you might imagine full stadiums, busy streets, thriving schools, or successful local businesses. But community strength doesn’t begin with big events or big nu...  Read More

We all want to win arguments. Not just win—we want to walk out of the courtroom like a hero, papers in hand, as the imaginary crowd in our heads chants our name. But there’s a tiny problem. Most of th...  Read More

Can you be tough and interdependent at the same time? Do you really have to choose one? Independence vs. Interdependence is a lie—why you were never meant for only one!...  Read More

If I offered you a truly powerful and valuable gift—perhaps the most significant you'll ever receive—with strict instructions on how to use it, would you misuse it? What if using the gift properly cou...  Read More

My first task in the Ranger Course was… “Find a Ranger Buddy!” I learned on that first day of Ranger School that this would be one of the most important moments in the course. A Ranger Buddy will have...  Read More

I'm convinced that most people settle for something inferior to genuine peace. Many people are desperately longing to live tomorrow without struggles or challenges. Unfortunately, far too many people ...  Read More

If not, then why are you living for it? This is a question that I try to ask myself at the start of every new year. It’s hard to be honest with myself about this question because it requires that I do...  Read More

We rarely see life this way, but the canvas is just as important as the paint on it. Every great artist understands that you need both to create a masterpiece. The “canvas” is more than just a surface...  Read More

Every December, twinkling lights, joyful carols, and a sense of anticipation seem to fill the air. Across the world, people of every background participate in Christmas festivities—even if they don’t ...  Read More

If your Christmas shopping list feels a mile long this year, I have one more gift I highly recommend giving. This gift might just be the best you give, and the best part—it’s free. Although it costs n...  Read More

If you’ve ever spent a day in the military, you probably know that “parade field” is code for “human roasting pan.” I never realized the sun could taste victory until I stood at rigid attention—should...  Read More

This is a completely fictional article. I keep a diary in my mind and heart, not on paper. However, I want to acknowledge all of you who get up early and give your best effort every day, often with li...  Read More