Russell H. Conwell was the pastor of Baptist Temple in Philadelphia in the 1800s. He was an author and speaker who eventually founded Temple University and served as its first president. He is famous for his book Acres Of Diamonds. The book was mostly a transcript of a lecture Conwell
A walking trail near my home follows the path of an abandoned railroad. There is an informational mural explaining how it was once the end of the line from a neighboring city. Faster Than Anyone Thought Safe The decision was made to extend it sixty miles to the next major
One of my goals in life is to become and remain a life long learner. The world is a pretty fascinating place and there is always more to discover and learn about. The coolest attribute of children is their curiosity. They want to explore, understand and make sense of unfamiliar
They were once called housewives before the word became a pejorative.
I no longer wish time away. There are no unimportant days to squander.
Fellowship with Christ shouldn’t be about how well we kept the rules. It’s about a relationship so valuable, He would die to have it with us. In fact, He did.
The story is told of a fishing boat that lost power and was stranded in open waters. A local businessman approached the fishermen in his yacht to offer help. The businessman was a polarizing figure in the town, loved by some but hated by others. The stranded fishermen refused help
Remembering Charles Kuralt If you are old enough to remember television from the 1980s, you may recall a man named Charles Kuralt. He was a journalist and author who took to the backroads of America to find unusual people and tell their story. Kuralt would travel in his RV with
This Saturday is Independence Day. It will mark the 250th Anniversary of the founding of this great nation. The Courage To Challenge An Empire Two and a half centuries have passed since fifty six patriots signed the Declaration of Independence, telling Great Britain that the colonies would stand alone, govern
The Illusion of Control explores why modern adults carry so much stress, how attachment to outcomes fuels anxiety, and how faith, perspective, and playfulness can help us live more freely and lightly.
Modern anxiety is on the rise, but are we worrying about the right things? A look at worry, gratitude, faith, and the surprising power of perspective.
Note: This post piggybacks on last week’s post: Slow Living. The Forgotten Art Of Enjoying Life. It’s a continuation in the same vein of thought, tapping the brakes to reevaluate and live more intentionally. Thanks for reading. A Counter Cultural Shift Most of the lifestyle trends or fads
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Americans complain about high gas prices, but most never see the breakdown of what they’re actually paying for. Oil prices matter, but federal and state fuel taxes quietly add billions in permanent costs to consumers. People tend to miss the root cause of issues they complain about. Maybe it’
Next Monday, America will observe Memorial Day, a national day set aside to remember the fallen men and women who gave their lives in military service to the United States. The meaning of Memorial Day reaches far beyond a long weekend. It is rooted in sacrifice, remembrance, gratitude, and the
As I make my way through this crazy world each day, I come across people who forgot their purpose; souls who are desperate, have lost their way or worse, lost their hope. Feeling stuck is more common than people like to admit. Whether it’s lack of direction or motivation,
Welcome to The Cultural Skeptic. I’m glad you’re here. This is the first post and you’re invited into the catacombs of my thinking. Fear not. It’s not that scary, just different. I’m all about breaking free from the herd mentality and cultivating independent thinking. This