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Comfort Life Balance

Comfort

In Houston, Texas, as in most of the country, we have been reminded that when storms hit, power can be lost for a while. In the summer, that means no air-conditioning. And that means the loss of comfort many have grown accustomed to. I grew…
Rick Wertz
July 25, 2024
Power Source LeadershipSpiritual Growth

Power Source

In Houston, Texas, Center Point Energy has been under fire as over 2.5 million homes in the greater Houston area lost electricity during Hurricane Beryl. As we entered the four-day mark there were still over a million homes without power. The connection to the power…
Rick Wertz
July 18, 2024
Out of Power Spiritual Growth

Out of Power

As is often the case when an area is struck by a bad storm, whole neighborhoods may be out of power. When the lights go out, one realizes how much ready access to electricity can be taken for granted. Air-conditioning and refrigeration are a couple…
Rick Wertz
July 11, 2024
Freedom Under Faith Holidays

Freedom Under Faith

Freedom with no boundaries is chaos. Freedom under governmental law and order is dependent upon respect for others and for civilization. Freedom under faith is driven by love – love of God, love of country and love of others. As we celebrate our nation’s 248th…
Rick Wertz
July 4, 2024
Mother’s Day Bonus Family

Mother’s Day Bonus

Were you in the room when your bride gave birth to your child(ren)? Our first born entered this world in distress because she had gotten wrapped up in the umbilical cord. After a long pregnancy and several hours in delivery, there was a new level…
Rick Wertz
May 16, 2024
Mother’s Day 2024 Family

Mother’s Day 2024

An annual tribute to my mother and an encouragement to you: She was an incredible woman. Born in 1921, she aspired to be a vocal performer. As a senior in high school, she contracted tuberculosis. Her dream to perform was no longer possible and the…
Rick Wertz
May 9, 2024
A New Way of Thinking HolidaysLeadership

A New Way of Thinking

Things changed that first Easter not quite 2000 years ago. A new perspective entered the hearts and minds of Jesus’ disciples. All the teaching, the parables and the miracles would now provide grounding for a new way of thinking. While eyes had been downcast Friday…
Rick Wertz
April 4, 2024
Summer Plans FamilySpiritual GrowthSummertime

Summer Plans

Spring has sprung and summer is just around the corner. Any summer family plans? Here is a thought: The Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky, is a beautiful museum in a full-size replica of Noah’s Ark. Allow a full day for this experience. Then there is the Creation Museum just…
Rick Wertz
March 21, 2024