Growing up, author Lucille Williams didn’t understand how to identify her strengths, so her weaknesses captured most of her attention. Instead of thriving, she struggled with anxiety because she couldn’t achieve like the other kids. Many children face similar confusion, but with guidance, they can understand their strengths, overcome their weaknesses, and find their identity … Continue reading Teaching Children to Celebrate Their Strengths →

What does a hero look like? In comic books, they wear a mask or a cape. In real life, they’re not so easy to spot. Like William Crawford. For years, he worked as a janitor at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. To the cadets, he was a shy, unassuming worker who quietly went … Continue reading A Hero Among Us →

Years ago, I ran a short errand before an important meeting I had across town. As I hustled from the store to my car, I saw a young mother struggling to corral two toddlers while muscling a grocery cart across the parking lot. She looked tired and overwhelmed. I was just pulling out when I … Continue reading Engaging Others with Love, Kindness and Service →

Score one in the Buckeye State for the genius of the checks and balances system of government. The Ohio Senate’s override of Governor Mike DeWine’s incredulous veto of legislation banning the sexual mutilation of children caps a bizarre legislative odyssey that left many social conservatives heavy-hearted – and vowing action to right the chief executive’s … Continue reading Ohio Veto Override a Victory for Children and Common Sense →

The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a record on Monday, closing above 38,000 for the first time ever. Not to be outdone, the S&P 500 also set a new high. How long it lasts is a question and matter left to financial gurus, many of whom disagree. Tracking the stock market’s performance provides us with … Continue reading Take a Risk. Get Married. →

Money can be a touchy subject for husbands and wives because most, if not all, of the decisions a couple makes each day involve money. Do you drink coffee at home or spend extra money at a coffee shop? What kind of clothing do you buy? What kind of car do you drive? Should you … Continue reading When Your Money and Marriage Clash →

Few things in life are as good as we think they are. Believe it or not, there’s even a scientific term for that phenomenon. It’s called the Better-Than-Average Effect. In short, our tendency is to think of ourselves more highly than we ought to. We don’t sing as well as we think we do. We … Continue reading Breaking Bad Habits in Your Life →

Dementia is one of the most difficult medical issues that families face today. More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Each year, 16 million people provide nearly 17 billion hours of unpaid care for family and friends with dementia. If someone you love has received a troubling diagnosis, I’d like to offer … Continue reading The Long Wave Goodbye →