From Gratitude to Authenticity

From Gratitude to Authenticity

“I had to throw away my gratitude journal so I could actually deal with my anxiety and  depression.”   It was a shocking statement to hear. My friend shared these words, and I found myself reflecting on how everything can be a drug, depending on how we use it –...
No Thanks to Suffering

No Thanks to Suffering

It’s considered rude to not say, “Thank you.” The expression of gratitude is treated as a rule, used to measure if “your mama taught you better.”  If you don’t express gratitude, then you are considered unworthy of any future gift-giving. Because at least you can say,...
Red Hot Revenge

Red Hot Revenge

Come with me back to Thanksgiving Day at our house, where we weren’t expecting a crowd – just two of our sons – but Susan had the stove working overtime for much of the day. We were roasting a turkey for the sake of the boys, so it had been in the oven for more than...
Unthankful: Remembering Club Q

Unthankful: Remembering Club Q

Thanksgiving in the U.S. is just a day away, and millions of Americans will gather around tables to offer “thanks” for the many blessings bestowed upon them this past year. I will not be one of them. On Saturday, November 20, 2022, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, a...