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I sat in the crowd this week at a graduation ceremony—an event traditionally reserved for celebrating achievement, discipline, and personal growth. But as the graduates walked across the stage, I took note of something that was a little eschewed. What struck me was how the concept of “distinction” seems to have been redefined—blurred into something […]

I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me. As a father, nothing is as painful as watching my children struggle with the same missteps I once made. I look at them—so full of life, promise, and potential—and I see […]

The Last Samurai is one of my favorite movies. The film vividly portrays the unwavering discipline and deep sense of purpose that have long been at the heart of Japanese culture, offering a dramatic glimpse into a society where honor, duty, and self-mastery shape every aspect of life. I couldn’t help but to feel a […]

Relationships are complicated. We’ve all been through seasons where we’ve loved deeply, been hurt profoundly, and wondered what role we’re meant to play in someone else’s life. Echoes from the darker corners of my human experience have brought me to this conclusion: “Love me, respect me, or fear me. If you cannot, then hate me. […]

Have you ever watched a butterfly emerge from its chrysalis? It’s a slow, tedious process, but once the butterfly breaks free, it spreads its beautiful wings and takes flight. At some point, it is tempting to just help the little fellow out and open the chrysalis. But opening a butterfly chrysalis can hinder its development […]