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Who Do You Know FamilyLeadershipSpiritual Growth

Who Do You Know

He wanted to get into the Air Force Academy. The physical part of the application process was rigorous but he passed. The other testing and associated interviews seemed to go well. But then there was the requirement of having a congressman’s nomination for an appointment…
Rick Wertz
September 9, 2026
Reconciliation FamilyLeadershipSpiritual Growth

Reconciliation

Hey Dad, how are you doing? Whether in the midst of newborn craziness, starting a new school year or dropping a child off at college, the fathering journey calls for intentionality to strengthen relationship through every season, every step of the way. Easier said than…
Rick Wertz
September 2, 2026
Happy Birthday U S A FamilyHolidaysLeadership

Happy Birthday U S A

William Wallace, the 13th century Scotsman depicted in the 1995 movie Braveheart, led the charge for freedom from the tyranny of the English. Five hundred years later, George Washington led a successful charge for freedom from English rule in the American Revolution. Then the work…
Rick Wertz
July 1, 2026
Father’s Day 2026 FamilyLeadership

Father’s Day 2026

Happy Father's Day to you! On this Father's Day 2026, I encourage you as a dad, adoptive dad or spiritual father, to take inventory of where you are and commit to growing in your role as a father. Our Heavenly Father shares the moniker ‘father’…
Rick Wertz
June 18, 2026
Ambassador to Next Gen Leadership

Ambassador to Next Gen

Ambassadors are diplomats that represent their home country in a foreign nation or international organization, such as the U.N. and NATO. The role of an ambassador is to maintain diplomatic relations, promote their country’s interests and ensure the security of their citizens living in or…
Rick Wertz
August 21, 2025
Demolish Like Josiah Leadership

Demolish Like Josiah

When a building is demolished, it is a highly technical, planned out operation. Explosives are strategically placed to knock out internal load-bearing sections so the building collapses into itself. The goal is to demolish the building without damaging surrounding structures. When temptations abound and sin…
Rick Wertz
August 7, 2025
Discerning Leadership

Discerning

When there were three major television stations and one local paper, there was at least a perception of balance in reporting on various issues in the city and across the nation. It has been said that everyone has a right to their own opinion but…
Rick Wertz
July 24, 2025
Boldly Lead Leadership

Boldly Lead

Who comes to mind as an historically bold leader on the world stage? Certainly, President Abraham Lincoln boldly led our nation through the civil war. General George S. Patton boldly led his troops across France, deep into Nazi Germany and on to victory in World…
Rick Wertz
February 6, 2025