by Mark Edge | May 30, 2024 | Spiritual Health
Do you know why we observe Memorial Day? Maybe you are like little Alex at the church building. One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed Alex staring up at the large plaque that hung in the church’s foyer. It was a memorial: covered with names and small American flags...
by Mark Edge | May 23, 2024 | Employee Productivity
I spoke at an event recently, and my wife, Judy, was with me. It went so well that after I finished, somebody who was supposed to talk about another subject instead spoke about how much my speech helped him. I felt very gratified, but something kept bugging me. I was...
by Mark Edge | May 16, 2024 | Emotional Health, Spiritual Health
Mother’s Day was Sunday, and I request that you let me get a little sentimental here. This time last year, my mom was in the last days of her life. As you might expect, I am thinking about her this year because it is my first Mother’s Day without her. I want to share...
by Mark Edge | May 9, 2024 | Employee Productivity
In 1967, a very famous movie called The Graduate came out. It was about a young man named Ben who graduated from college, but in his angst, he refused to get a job. He lived at home with his well-to-do parents and simply hung out. (He also allowed himself to get...
by Mark Edge | May 2, 2024 | Employee Productivity
A seagoing captain commanded a passenger ship sailing from Liverpool, England, to New York. His family was on board with him. One night, when everyone was asleep, a squall unexpectedly swept over the waters and tossed the ship violently, awakening the passengers. They...
