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How we get grown is a mystery. We all do dumb stuff led by hormones, adrenaline, obliviousness, or intentionally tempting

RLF family, meet Tori Jones as she shares more on the transformative power of mentorship. Tori serves as the Training

Pollen and I are not friends. This time of year, arguably the most beautiful here in the south, has allergies

What do our social media profiles say about us? Whatever it says, we guide and tweak the way we are

As I sat in the Easter service at our church, I heard the all too familiar bell chime of someone

This past weekend, my wife JoAnna was working in the yard, pulling out the weeds of her flower bed. I

“The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” is often used to describe not only the Christmas season but also March

One of my dear friends went to heaven last week. This week her daughter got married. My friend insisted on

I got the punchbowl set when my son was about 4. I was over the moon. There were precious few

The most beautiful glassware I had ever seen belonged to my husband’s grandmother who went by the name “Tea Party.”

A friend of mine is in the throes of buying a fence company. The current owner is holding it like

Nothing catches your attention like something that isn’t supposed to be where it is. For example, a flower in the

In any mode of transportation, going over bumps, ruts, or holes is not usually fun or comfortable. However, man has

You actually CAN teach an old dog new tricks! I had a dog that lived to almost 17 years of

In every catastrophe, heroes emerge. In every lousy situation, blessings and miracles are realized. Sometimes, however, we are so bogged

During the “little cold snap” we had this past week, I experienced an arctic swirl of wind that hiked my

There are few things that invoke a massive flood of adrenaline and an exciting sense of adventure as the words

At the Resurgence Leadership Foundation (RLF), we envision a world where everyone and everything will be treated with dignity, respect

I recently saw something on social media that made me smile. It was a picture of a cross with a

Climbing trees used to be my favorite activity. It may still be, I just haven’t done it in a while.

There is so much fun and beautiful sentiment regarding the jolly fat man…the essence of Christmas giving. There is nothing

In seven days from now, the moment will finally arrive when children will leap from their beds and head to

The iconic Christmas figure, Buddy the Elf, has forever changed the way we all see the coffee at dive diners,

Black Friday and Cyber Monday should be named “Fabulous Friday and Marvelous Monday.” Advertisers do an incredible job of sending

Status reports. This is a big part of Thanksgiving with family. Whatcha up to these days? How’s the family? Your

Slap on a smile and focus on gratitude. If you don’t, you are not in the social style of the

Don’t give me a Zen moment unless I ask for it. If I pay for a massage or take a

I hate the word wait. I honestly would rather hear a “yes” or a “no”, even if that isn’t the

I have a sickness. It is called suckerforabargain-itis. Raise your hand if you love a good bargain. I will literally

Cats are kind of known for chasing shiny things, particularly sun reflections, flashlight spots, laser pointers, etc. We babysat our

Adulting: One Star. Do not recommend. When I was a kid, everyone told me not to wish my life away.

308 medals and 49 trophies. My brother and I were swimmers from age 8 to 18 (my brother even swam

“How was China?” many people ask this after seeing my social media posts overviewing this unforgettable opportunity. My response typically

They say the only thing constant in life is change. As someone who loves stability and predictability, I find this

I get an opportunity each week to sit and talk with wonderful people who wish to work on their English.

Arguments are fights without physical punches, but they can hurt just as much – or more. Having an argument with

Eagles can swim!! There are lots of little-known facts about eagles, but that has to be the one that caught

If Fig Newtons are your only experience with figs, boy have you missed out. My family has always had fig

If my husband or I are at home and we grab the keys to the car, my dog stands by

Sometimes you cannot decorate the narrative of today so that it sounds good. It just hurts. And it’s hard. Friends

Newsflash: some electronic equipment that is designated for sports and is waterproof has straps that do not withstand the hydro

I am an excellent worrier. If worrying were an Olympic Sport, I would stand on the top podium with the

How long can you hold your breath? When I was a swimmer, I could swim 75 meters underwater without taking

Mom and Dad are moving. They built their house 49 years ago. During that time, you grow a lot of

My dog almost died this week. I love my dog, Cubbie. She brought this on herself, but while waiting to

People carry things in various odd ways. In the last 3 weeks, in three separate countries, I have seen people

I have an earthly hero that jingled when he walked. He couldn’t leap tall buildings, but he could keep the

A friend of mine recently lost a ring. Not just any ring, but one that used to belong to his

Hello everyone, it’s Corn again. If you are reading this, then I want to say THANK YOU for giving, praying,

In 2019, my wife and I sold our house that we had lived in since 2001 and one of the

Forbes magazine publishes annual lists of the most powerful, most notable, wealthiest, or most innovative people. I usually read these

4 times. I left my house and came back inside FOUR TIMES before I eventually pulled out of the driveway.

Superheroes come in different shapes and sizes and have different superpowers. You can incite quite an argument with avid fans

What is the most average day of your week? For me, it is Wednesday. The day that seems the most

Death and taxes are the only sure things. No one is getting out of this life alive. When someone checks

Have you ever wanted something really badly, had to wait what seemed like an eternity for it, and then, it

The wedding is over. Months in the planning – down to the nittiest of grittiest details. A weekend full of

What does your kitchen table look like? Mine isn’t new, or pristine, or fancy, but rather it has years of

Feet are not the best feature of humans. I heard a comedian say that it is a good thing our

Have you ever had a day where you felt so much emotional weight that you physically felt bogged down? Like

When I give someone my patronage, I want to feel like a queen entering her throne room with all the

I love presents! I love to get them, of course, because, well, who doesn’t?! I admit that I do have

Remember back at Christmastime when we in the sunny south had a quick-onset, out-of-the-ordinary (for us) cold snap? All of

I love a good celebration! It is currently wedding season, according to the invites on our fridge, graduations are around

Ahhhh, Valentine’s Day. This utopian holiday is named after the saint of happy relationships and marriages. It is a celebration

ATLANTA – On most Monday evenings at Clear View Ministries Church, I meet with a group of 8-13-year-old boys. On

Have you ever flown on a plane and had the unfortunate luck to land on a “wing seat”? This row

I immediately break into a smile when I am dancing, or watching other people dance. It doesn’t have to be

I am averse to pain. I avoid it at all costs. I don’t even like watching people get hurt in

Big men and tiny dogs. I have seen more of this combo lately than I ever recall. I have a

ATLANTA – On most Monday evenings at Clear View Ministries Church, I meet with a group of 8-13-year-old boys. On

Pine-Sol packs a punch. A wonderful, powerful, cut through lots of gra-doo, punch. So do SOS pads. These, Dawn dishwashing

This is a famous question from one of my favorite movies, Cool Runnings. The movie is the story of the

Sitting here surrounded by toppled snowmen, tangled light strands, bent hooks, frayed ribbons and nativities with their pieces all out

“Come in, but please excuse the mess.” How often we greet visitors with these words, hoping they’ll forgive the clutter

Have you ever tried to reason with a 2-year-old? Or communicate with someone who speaks a different language? Or get

My husband likes Christmas lights that flash off and on or chase each other. He says they “twinkle” and look

Consider three scenarios: (1) Some people write on dollar bills before they spend them to see if, by random chance,

Travel traffic is heaviest on Thanksgiving Sunday. Most other big holidays have pretty ambiguous start and end times, but the

Men, in general, can banter with each other much more harshly than women, and they remain friends. Oddly, this kind

Some friends of mine and I just hosted a bridal shower for a “woman” who I held in my arms

Do you like garden vegetables? If you don’t, its ok. I didn’t for a long time. It was pretty much

I was a bird this week. A secretarybird, to be exact. For those unfamiliar with these beautiful creatures, they are

A plate spinner is someone who performs a fantastical feat of spinning lots of plates on top of broom handles.

“Whatizit?” This was the name of the mascot of the 1996 Olympic Games held in Atlanta. Actually, it was the

What started as a trusted advisor-advisee relationship between Art Williams and Resurgence Leadership Foundation President Cornelius Williams has grown into

I can’t think of anything I do that doesn’t require breathing. I was a swimmer back in the day and

I just went on the “rootiest” hike I have ever been on. You have no idea my delight at knowing