Finding Beauty in the Ashes

I live in Colorado Springs. This week has been a devastating time for many in our  community. Last summer we were dealt a severe blow by the Waldo Canyon fire that swept through the western foothills and destroyed 347 homes and killed two elderly people. This week 389...

Four Tests of True Courage

Some of the media stories in recent times cause me to wonder if this generation has lost a sense of what constitutes real courage. There seems to be an inclination today to apply the term ‘courage’ to those who do something knowing they will get overwhelming public...

Every Tattoo Has a Story

I was sitting in a restaurant with another gentlemen much older than me. Our waitress was a young woman, fairly attractive, and covered from her neck down with tattoos. The gentlemen with me made a comment as the waitress walked away which I’m sure she heard....

When Does a Child Become an Adult?

Ask this question of any teen, parent or grandparent and you will get a variety of answers. Some say when you’re old enough to vote or join the military. Some say when you get your driver’s license. Some say when you get married. Still others say when you reach the...

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