Don’t Let Your Words Speak Louder Than Your Actions
Words are powerful. They can encourage, inspire, and shape the way people see the world. But words alone have limits. At some point, people stop listening to what you say and start watching what you do. That shift happens quietly. It happens in families, workplaces, friendships, and communities. Over time, people learn who follows through […]
Not a Matter of If, But When: Preparing Your Children for the Digital Reality
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about my children, my future grandchildren, and the world they’re growing up in. Many parents, myself included, want to believe their children won’t encounter online pornography — but the reality is starkly different: it’s not a matter of if a child will be exposed to pornography, but when. And […]
The Unplug Option
Are you worried about how you spend your time? After all, you don’t know how much time you have; you only have what time is given to you. This message was used for centuries. It is an accepted truth. That being said, I’d like to throw a wrench into the “time” mechanism. My contention is […]
Winter Reflections: Connection, Service, and Adventure in Utah’s Outdoors
December arrives softly in Utah. Snow settles on the mountains, the air grows crisp, and a quiet calm spreads across the valleys. It is a month that naturally encourages reflection on the year behind us, the people who shaped it, and the moments that mattered most. It is also a season of service when we […]
The Mirror Doesn’t Lie: Why You Should Learn to Look Yourself in the Eye
We look in mirrors every day. To fix our hair. Check our teeth. Make sure there’s not something weird going on with our outfit. But mirrors aren’t just for appearances; they reflect back more than a face. They’re a tool—one we don’t always want to use, but probably should. Mirrors show us what others see […]
The Thief of Joy: Why Comparison Robs Us of Happiness
There’s a quiet little habit many of us carry without even realizing it. It sneaks into conversations, scrolls through social media with us, and whispers in our minds when we see someone else’s success. What I’m talking about is comparison, and as Theodore Roosevelt famously said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” It’s a simple […]
How Nonverbal Communication Shapes Everyday Life
You don’t have to say a word to send a message. Most of the time, you’re already communicating long before your mouth opens. The way you raise your eyebrows, fold your arms, glance across a room, or even walk into a space says a lot about your mood, your intentions, and your feelings. This is […]