How to Leverage the Power of Service

One of my favorite quotes about service comes from the late Muhammad Ali, who said,“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” Service is an obligation, not just something you do as a stepping stone. Learn to take joy in serving well and giving your be...

The Kindness of These Women Will Inspire Your Heart

Lauren Paul and Molly Thompson met as film students while attending Pepperdine University. They soon discovered that they shared a bond over bullying incidents they each experienced in their youth. Motivated by similar wounds, the women embarked on a cross-country road trip to film Finding ...

The Power of One

I’ve been thinking all week about the power of one. One moment. One person. One action. Any of these can change your life forever. It takes one person to fall in love with you to change your whole world around for the better. It also takes just one person with violent intentions to tur...

A Mom on a Mission to Reform Gun Laws

Shannon Watts is determined to use the power of her one voice to save the lives of millions of others. As the founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, which is part of Everytown for Gun Safety, Shannon is fighting to change laws and change minds. No matter where you stand on th...

A Tip for Using Your Mind to Open Your Heart

Sometimes the desire to be lost again, as long ago, comes over me like a vapor. With growth into adulthood, responsibilities claimed me, so many heavy coats. I didn’t choose them, I don’t fault them, but it took time to reject them. Now in the spring I kneel, I put my face into the packe...

This Is an Idea Worth Fighting For

America is an idea. America is the greatest idea that the world ever came up with. — Bono I just love the quote above from Bono because it's so true. America is definitely the greatest idea that the world has ever come up with. Now, that doesn't mean our nation is perfect. It doesn'...