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Weekly Newsletter

October 09, 2015

finding wisdom in a foolish world

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Some revere him while others can’t stand him. Yet no one questions the success of Nick Saban. With four national championships, five SEC championships, and the return of Alabama football to its place as the premiere college football program in the NCAA, every one knows Nick Saban is a tremendous football coach. While I enjoy watching football, I’m fascinated by effective leaders. Without question, Saban is effective. I’m sure there are several attributes I wouldContinue Reading...

Kids are watching. More than just watching, they are unconsciously writing their expectations for marriage. You are defining for them what marriage is all about. Whenever I speak with a couple before they are married, I’m always intrigued to hear about the marriages of their parents. No matter their feelings toward their parent’s relationship, those relationships will deeply influence the marital relationships of the children. Many of the expectations you have regarding how your spouseContinue Reading...

It’s a common picture on Facebook: some celebrity talks about how his child isn’t racist as proof that racism is something which is taught. Denis Leary says, “Racism isn’t born folks. It’s taught. I have a 2-year-old son, know what he hates—naps. End of list.” It’s a cute quote and makes an important point—we must be careful not to teach our children to hate. But it’s incomplete. We are born racists. (See: Children, Disability, andContinue Reading...

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