One of the most entertaining parts of the World Cup this summer is watching how visitors to the United States react to various aspects of our country. Whether it is the Australian guy who could not stop praising the goodness of Texas Roadhouse or the Europeans who cannot fathom the bigness of a Costco, people are stunned by America’s greatness.              But are restaurants and grocery stores what make America great? As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday this month, it seems worthwhile to pause and reflect on what makes [...]

What do you desire? You can answer this in many ways. Maybe you desire connection and intimacy, to know and to be known deeply and truly. To be seen and loved and enjoyed and delighted in. We desire to have good friends, to be affirmed and approved, to be judged in the right, to do meaningful work, to make a difference, to create things that are beautiful and useful, to play and laugh and run and be free from every encumbrance, to be healthy and whole and stable and [...]