Michael Jordan had seemingly accomplished everything he could on the basketball court. He had won three NBA titles (in a row no less), two Olympic gold medals, made countless all-star teams, and become perhaps the most recognizable athlete in the world. Not only had...

A number of years ago, my family and I spent a year apart due to civil unrest here in Nicaragua. This was difficult on a daily basis, but come April it was almost impossible. Not only had it been a long time without family, but living in Nicaragua in April is like...

I recently was talking with a friend who has gone through a lot over the past 10 years, much of it a result of his own actions, but he also feels a victim and not in control of many things in his life.  He has been homeless for several years, has not seen his wife or...