Each of us has a desire to make an impact that outlives our days here on earth. So the question we’re often left asking is, “How can I maximize my legacy after I’m gone?” One way many seniors are leaving their legacy is by including charitable gifts in their estate planning. These gifts not only […]
Read MoreWhere You Can Find Peace in Impossible Circumstances
By Warren Olson Several years ago, an art contest was held in which artists were told to paint a picture that embodied the word “peace.” Hundreds of paintings were submitted, and the day came when a winner would be chosen from the three finalists. The judges took a look at the first finalist, a picturesque […]
Read MoreHow to silence your critics for good
Babe Ruth was nearing the end of one of his last full major league games. It was the Braves versus the Reds in Cincinnati. The great Ruth was no longer as agile as he had once been…
Read MoreHow God wants you to see others
William Jennings Bryan, Secretary of State in Woodrow Wilson’s Cabinet, was one day interviewing a man who was seeking a diplomatic post in China. Bryan was known for the high standards he had for diplomats, so the interview was fairly grueling…
Read MoreHow to have constructive confrontation
Veteran Major League Baseball umpire Bill Guthrie was working behind the plate one afternoon and the catcher for the visiting team was repeatedly protesting his calls…
Read MoreThis and That Cookies – From Virginia’s Kitchen
This time of year, Warren and I just love relaxing Saturday afternoons watching a football game or taking it easy around the house. On those days I love spending some time in the kitchen whipping up a batch of these yummy cookies. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
Read MoreHow to love others beyond your words
Several years ago, migratory birds in the U.S. were tagged on the foot by the Department of the Interior with metal strips reading, “Wash. Biol. Surv.” for ‘Washington Biological Survey’. The code was changed, so the story goes, after a farmer from rural Arkansas wrote to the department…
Read MoreThe key to overcoming the same old sins
In November of 1975, 75 convicted felons began digging a secret tunnel underneath a prison wall in Saltillo, Mexico. This tunnel was designed to bring them up on the other side so they could escape and live as free men…
Read MoreHow to gain ground in the war against sin
Two hunters were out looking for game one day when they came across a giant grizzly bear. They immediately dropped their rifles and ran for cover. One climbed a tree while the other hid in a cave…
Read MoreThe most effective way to deal with stress
In the break room of one particular office building in New York, an anonymous employee posted what was labeled the “Stress Diet.” Here’s what was written…
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