Dear Tri-State Community, To say that we have entered unprecedented times is to say that springtime is on its way. Even for those I have spoken with who were born Continue Reading →
Recently, in working with a group of teenagers in our group sessions, the topic of sensitive conversations was broached. As we explored just what entailed sensitive topics, and how to Continue Reading →
Every year as the New Year approaches, I find myself getting more nostalgic and reflective. But with a decade fading away, it is especially a time to consider what the Continue Reading →
“Let us pour you a cup of happiness.” I was on my way to work one morning when I glanced over at a beloved local eatery. The parking lot was Continue Reading →
It is one of the most core human fears, and if we are honest, every single one of us has worried about it at many different points in our lives. Continue Reading →
We are all sinners, sons of a merciful God. But to step back and consider the current state of men — the so-called “stronger sex” — in this country and Continue Reading →
Author’s note: On Monday, May 27th, 2019 (Memorial Day), James Charles Schroeder, my grandfather, passed away at the age of 86. As a young man fresh out of high school, Continue Reading →
In March of 2017, Netflix released the series “Thirteen Reasons Why.” In graphic, gripping detail, it told the story of a girl who committed suicide after having left 13 tapes Continue Reading →
Unless you have been living the life of a hermit, people have disappointed you. It’s one of the biggest challenges of relationships. Even those we love don’t consistently live up Continue Reading →
The year was 1957 in the small town of Wauchula, Florida. It was place where the economy largely depended on the land, where farmers worked in orange groves and sold Continue Reading →