Yearly Archives

2021

Foundation Uncategorized

Foundation

In a recent interview, ex-New York Times journalist Bari Weiss stated that the world has gone mad – “Where can I start? … When you’re not able to say out loud and in public there are differences between men and women, the world has gone…
Rick Wertz
October 21, 2021
Enthusiasm Uncategorized

Enthusiasm

Pick your crisis these days – the border, inflation, crime, Covid, foreign relations and national debt to list a few. By the way, have you tried to increase your credit card limit to $10,000,000 dollars recently so you can live well beyond your means for…
Rick Wertz
October 14, 2021
Our Father Uncategorized

Our Father

One young man was adopted as an infant by a wonderful couple. After adopting him, the couple had two biological children so he grew up with siblings in a healthy family setting. He had a very good childhood yet there was an innate desire to…
Rick Wertz
October 7, 2021
Worldview Uncategorized

Worldview

The young man playing third base for the Washington Nationals was interviewed after winning the World Series in 2019. The announcer commented that the player’s resting heartbeat must be about four and jump to twelve when excited. He asked, “How are you able to project…
Rick Wertz
September 30, 2021
Fatal Attractions Uncategorized

Fatal Attractions

When he found that his teenage son had been viewing pornography, he was upset. The young man got defensive when he was confronted and said that all his friends watched pornography on their phones. A couple of guys that put pressure on him to watch…
Rick Wertz
September 23, 2021
Adoptee Uncategorized

Adoptee

The young man grew up in a home where his dad was physically present but alcoholism and a violent temper kept the dad distant. It was an emotionally and physically abusive home situation. There was no relationship with the dad, no encouragement and no affirmation…
Rick Wertz
September 16, 2021
Have a Great Day Uncategorized

Have a Great Day

Easy to say! In a time when you can pick your crisis of the day domestically or on the world stage, is it really a great day? Then, using the news source of choice along with the associated links for more background, one can get…
Rick Wertz
September 9, 2021
Show Me Uncategorized

Show Me

I have a confession to make – I am not a native Texan. But as the bumper sticker reads, “I got here as quick as I could.” I was actually born and grew up in Missouri, the “Show Me State”. There are a lot of…
Rick Wertz
September 2, 2021
Coach in Love Uncategorized

Coach in Love

The preacher asked, “Do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to hold until death do you part?” The young man said, “I do!” with all…
Rick Wertz
August 19, 2021