Yearly Archives

2022

Hyperbole Spiritual Growth

Hyperbole

Do you remember the weather rock? It was a rock suspended by a string from a tripod of sorts. If the rock was wet, it was raining. If it was white, the weather report was snow. If the rock was moving, it was windy. If…
Rick Wertz
March 24, 2022
Blessings PrayerSpiritual Growth

Blessings

Did you enjoy a shower this morning - not too hot and not too cold, just right? Shortly thereafter, I assume you headed off to work or started work in your home office. I did as well - another routine day. Then my mind went…
Rick Wertz
March 17, 2022
Free Indeed LeadershipSpiritual Growth

Free Indeed

What it means to be free is on full display as war continues in Ukraine. A few short weeks ago, Ukrainians were free to enjoy a life similar to the rest of Europe – Families could play in the park, go shopping and stop by…
Rick Wertz
March 10, 2022
No Quit LeadershipSeasons of FatheringSpiritual Growth

No Quit

There is quite a contrast being witnessed in real time. In Afghanistan, under threat from the Taliban in August, 2021, President Ashraf Ghani evacuated to a safe haven as Kabul fell to the enemy. In Ukraine this spring, President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to an offer…
Rick Wertz
March 3, 2022
Existential Threat Spiritual Growth

Existential Threat

In the 1960’s and ‘70’s, talk of an existential threat was typically in reference to nuclear weapons the superpowers had armed and ready during the Cold War. The term was not meant to grab headlines but to convey the true magnitude of the situation. Today,…
Rick Wertz
February 17, 2022
Learning to Love FamilySpiritual Growth

Learning to Love

When young couples exchange marriage vows, often what is heard is – “… for better, for richer and in health …” After all, they are in the midst of what Gary Chapman calls the tingly feeling of love stage of the relationship. This feeling, per…
Rick Wertz
February 10, 2022
Clarity Seasons of FatheringSpiritual Growth

Clarity

He simply wanted some clarity about his heritage. The young man was adopted as an infant by a couple that provided a wonderful home for him. They were very supportive of their son’s efforts to connect with his birth mother and biological father. They knew…
Rick Wertz
January 20, 2022