14 Maya Angelou Quotes about Living a Life of Purpose
Today would have been the 90th birthday of one of the great poets of our time. Maya Angelou was an author, poet, dancer, actress and singer. Over her 50 year…
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A look back at some of the poet's most impactful ideas.
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Are You Called to Create?
Not many of us think of ourselves as “creatives.” We use that label to apply to an elite few, a special creative club that we’re not talented enough to be…
The Greatest Showman Is The Wake Up Call That the Church Needs
Hugh Jackman’s latest blockbuster The Greatest Showman has people divided: is this a cliché musical that fails to tell the story of past circus performers who were ostracized for their…
6 Ways to Not Let Winter Bum You Out
Winter can be really depressing. The days are shorter. The outdoors drop to nightmarishly low temperatures. Winter vortexes force you to lock yourself inside your home for days on end…
Breaking Down the Theology of Star Wars
The Star Wars canon has had a global impact. The popular space opera has changed economies, revolutionized technology, and influenced culture in ways George Lucas probably never imagined. That’s not…
12 Cool Christmas Gifts That Support Important Causes
This holiday season, in the spirit of giving, go the extra mile to find a gift that will benefit more than just your loved one. Pay it forward with a…
8 DIY Christmas Presents You Need to Get Started on Now
Gift shopping can make the holiday season tremendously stressful, especially when you’re looking for the perfect gift for someone who has, well, everything. Or maybe you’re just on a tight…
Success, Addiction and the Freedom of Walking Away
The first time I met Chad Johnson, in 2009, he had to step away for 20 minutes to take a call from one of the biggest hardcore bands in the…
The Real War on Christmas
It happens every year. A war is declared. Retail stores, websites and even coffee chains become the subject of boycotts, viral video campaigns and, yes, even “naughty lists,” for failing…
What Is Wrong With the Modern Man?
Men today are not a stellar species. We do most of the murdering. We commit almost all the rapes. We wage the wars, commit the felonies, and precipitate the global…
NBC Fired “Today” Host Matt Lauer for “Inappropriate Sexual Behavior In the Workplace”
NBC has fired long-time Today host Matt Lauer after receiving a complaint from a colleague about “inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace.” A statement from NBC News Chairman Andrew Lack on…
Why the Marvel Cinematic Universe Works and DC Comics Extended Universe Doesn’t
I was a big Metallica fan in 9th grade, not because I genuinely liked their music (that came later), but because my friends listened to it and it made me…
5 Questions to Ask Before Posting To Social Media
I was a freshman in college when Facebook came out and I distinctly remember thinking, “why would I need this? I have AOL Instant Messenger and MySpace!” Well, times have…