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2021

Peace to You FamilyHolidaysLeadership

Peace to You

“Peace to you” is easy to say but how is it to be lived? “Peace” has been defined as “freedom from disturbance; tranquility,” at least per Webster’s dictionary. I think of the advertising for noise-cancelling headphones that sell the idea of being oblivious to the…
Rick Wertz
December 23, 2021
Great Joy FamilyHolidaysLeadership

Great Joy

Joy is an emotion and men do not typically like to show emotions. How is a dad to celebrate great joy around Christmas? One example is King David’s celebration when the ark of God was brought to the City of David. In 2Samuel 6:14, it…
Rick Wertz
December 16, 2021
Struggling Spiritual Growth

Struggling

How are you doing these days? Some are facing challenges around employment – Many companies are requiring mandatory vaccination or weekly testing. Other folks are struggling with emotional stress from the loss of loved ones to months of isolation. And political division on steroids has…
Rick Wertz
November 18, 2021
Mandates LeadershipPrayerSpiritual Growth

Mandates

He is facing pressure from his employer of over 20 years to get the Covid19 vaccine. As a husband and father, the job is critical if he is to continue providing financially at the level the family has become accustomed to. His stance against mandates…
Rick Wertz
November 4, 2021