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by Rev. Adam Lindsay- DDSome of you may know that not only am I an ordained minister, I am also a tax consultant. I help many people resolve their tax debt with the states and the IRS. Now one day, I will transition out of this field and into the ministry full time. But for now, this is where God placed me. So w...
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by Rev. Donna DonovanTolerance: (the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with, the capacity to endure continued subjection to something) This word has become quite a trigger button for me. I see all kinds of people, from ev...
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by Tony VillariIt seems that when our troubles are long legged, when our storms seem to take on a life of their own and set up residence in our lives for the long haul, we tend to forget why the troubles exist. When we forget why our lives are in turmoil, we start to find other targets on which to assign blame for...
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by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' FuscoGood Morning Everyone...Was about to write I am well but, my body is doing well took a couple Tylenols that are doing a good job on the aches in my joints...The problem that is concerning me is in my head/mind, feeling very down, depressed, mind is going over things like loneliness, past loves, inco...
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by Rev. Adam Lindsay- DDMessage: If you were at the park and you saw a group of kids bulling and picking on another kid, what would you do? Would you speak up and say something to the bullies, or would you do nothing? Right now, I am watching the show, "What Would You Do." If you haven't seen it, it is a show w...
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by Rev. Donna Donovan"Stand at the crossroads and look,and ask for the ancient paths,where the good way lies; and walk in it,and find rest for your souls."--Jeremiah 6:16I seem to be having many more light bulb, or "aha", moments these days. I don't believe things are just happening more, but rather the more I become in...
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by Rev. Donna DonovanThis was yesterday's tarot reading: Following the Hermit's example and shutting yourself away with your thoughts won't exactly provide much reassurance for those around you today, dear Donna! Thanks to the influence of the Moon, your nearest and dearest are plagued by doubts and imaginings and don't...
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by Rev. Donna DonovanI had quite the refreshing conversation this morning with someone who had me thinking about my own views of happiness. He said, and I am paraphrasing here, "I strive to wake up each day content with my life...that would be what I would consider close to happiness." That took me back a mi...
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by Rev. Donna DonovanBeing courageous is not about having a blind disregard for danger, which is a trait Aristotle often mentions when speaking of the Celts. (That one always kind of ticked me off) Being courageous is “standing-strong-in-the-face-of-adversity, alone or with companions. Sometimes Courag...
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by Rev. Donna Donovan“So seek me no in far-off places.I am close at hand.Your workbench, office, kitchen.These are your altarswhere you offer love.And I am with you there.” – Clarence EnzlerHospitality is one of the virtues we see expounded on in Celtic lore over and over. Offering our homes to t...
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by Rev. Donna DonovanAfter various discussions today in some online CR groups, I decided perhaps I should explain my personal views on spirit...ancestors and deities. Let me first explain that I view my deities, specifically the Tuatha de Danann, as my ancestors. I believe I am descended from them, not creat...
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by Rev. Donna DonovanWhat is honor? Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines honor as “respect that is given to someone who is admired; good reputation; good quality or character as judged by other people; high moral standards of behavior”. The Urban Dictionary actually gives a better definition, mor...
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by Rev. Donna DonovanThe title of my blogspot is "My Homecoming" for a reason. Home can be defined as many things, but to myself home is where I find the "real" Donna. That inner part that stays consistent, no matter where this outer shell travels, or what it encounters, or how lost it can appear to be....th...
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by Rev. Tony WeirHow often do we go looking for meaning, and logic, but miss the best line ever used or read. When we look into our scriptures and texts looking for a phase or passage to shed some light life, I often have to stop and think have i missed it. maybe i should go back and read again, but still not findi...
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by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,I as well as a great many members of the ULCM post on the main page directly or post in blog format on a very wide range of topics. We also have a wide range of reasons as to why we post here. For some of us, it is because of the interaction with friends we have made during our time here and merely ...
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by Rev. Adam Lindsay- DDMessage: Do you feel like you are stuck? Feel like you don't know what to do or where to go? Many people around the world have this feeling every day. If you have the feeling that you are trapped in a job or relationship or any situation, know that their is a way out. If you have faith and trust in...
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by Rev. Yoda . Aka.. JG"Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman" To really love a woman To understand her - you gotta know her deep insideHear every thought - see every dream N' give her wings - when she wants to fly Then when you find yourself lyin' helpless in her armsYa know ya really love a woman When ...
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by Tony VillariIf you have chosen the right path, you will know. The path will not be a selfish one, and it will lead where all paths ultimately lead. Your path will be like a stairway with multiple landings, halls, and rooms. Each landing may represent a different lifetime, each hallway a differ...
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by Rev. Adam Lindsay- DDMessage I went to the store just the other day and as I was just about ready to leave, I see these two ladies in an isle arguing. They didn’t look like they were related or even knew each other. They were slinging insults back and forth at each other and talked about going outside to fight. S...
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by Bear JasonThe nerves are over. As a person very close to parents, My beliefs are not of the family history. Born and raised catholic even though my parents are not weekly practitioner, it still was all of our upbringing and I know it is in my father’s heart. The nerves of informing my parents of m...
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by Tony VillariHave you seen the television commercial where the disc jockey masquerades as a financial advisor, asking potential clients if they consider him trustworthy, knowledgeable, and if they'd trust him as their financial advisor? My view of financial advisors is, if they were any good, why would the...
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by Jay OlsonIn the cool of the evening a winter moon rises slowly into the starlit sky. Shrinking as it rises, casting a shadow, painting a picture before my very eye. This is the glory of winter in its deepest and most power...
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by Charles LeeGod’s unconditional love is sufficient for me. All I need is God’s unconditional love. Scholars like to define Grace as unmerited favor. That is really nice and academic. But it still had a connotation of the old not worthy wretch belief. I much prefer unconditional love. This definition...
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by Tony VillariAs much as some the world would like to see this historic period erased from memory, we cannot. How do we erase the memory of entire family lines eradicated? How do we erase the memory of numbered tattoos on the arms of the survivors? Soon, those tattoos will turn to dust with the ...
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by Rev. Adam Lindsay- DDMessage I have been noticing more and more that people are more prone to anger now a days. I feel that with all the advances in the world today, we have become a society of instant gratification. The down side is when we don't get that instant gratification, we turn to anger. Now don't get me wrong...
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by John BrownLife without god is a life that allows me to live and work and love and dream and aspire to great things and succeed and fail and laugh and cry... Life without god doesn't hinder my ability to decide what is right for my life and the lives of those whom I am responsible. ...
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by Elizabeth (Elyse) BontragerHi, my name is Elyse, and I wanted to make known that I keep my own blog. It has poetry, and editorial style articles concerning the challenges of life lived with mental illness. I have a B.A. in Behavioral Sciences, and am a certified QMHP, (qualified mental health provider.) I have worked for many...
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by Tony VillariI would have to say, as my first blush, I see no reason why Christ would not pay a visit, if for no other reason than to remind Satan about God's omnipotence and dominion. The Bible skirts the issue, and for good reason in my humble opinion - Jesus never said He visited hell when he reappeared...
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by Pastor, Sharon MooreIn the midst of the night shadows he lurks almost invisible as he blends in with the darkness that engulfs. Silent tears he cries his soul died long ago and the black bottomless pit is all he knows. His sadness cloaked in a mask shown only in the moonlight which allows only shadows to be seen for he...
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by Pastor, Sharon MooreChildren are innocent. They are open-minded and they believe what they are told and taught. Let's take a good look in the mirror and think about this. Our children will immulate us. God has trusted us to guide them, teach them, protect them and nurish them, not only with food but with the fullness o...
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by Jay OlsonYou don't need a cannon to kill a deer if it's venison steak you crave. You don't have to use napalm to heat your camp or cave. It doesn't take a machine gun to bring chickens to their knees. We sure don't need a missile to harvest the apple trees. I wish those fo...
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by Tammie, Rev WonderEaster Sunday This time of year means so many things to so many people. Spring has sprung, the earth wakes back up and plants start growing, flowers pop out and show their brightly colored addition to the green of the grass and the brown of the earth. There is a sense of joy that bides it’s t...
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by terry layI posted a blog, "Adam and Eve and Ego", in which I elaborated on scientific, religious, and "personal Christian" findings on the subject. That was all Adam. None of Eve, for reasons: Do to the fact that man, of mankind, has written that Eve, the WOman of man kind, "SINNED," and caused Adam to "SIN"...
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by terry layTake heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: other wise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. &...
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by (Brother)Brenten Stevens(Brother)Brenten Stevens It's been a strange weird year in Arkansas , I'm certain many have been keeping up with new religous restoration laws . I'm shocked at the leadership of puopordly christian individuals with out mentioning names choose to be so hate filled rants against many other groups . I ...
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by Tony VillariWhat will it take for people of faith to become righteous? What more do you think God owes you before you speak out and take action against atrocities? We will all be judged for our inaction in protecting the weak and helpless. In the end, we will all have to st...
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by Joseph CampbellThe new bill here in Indiana gives businesses the right to refuse people based on the owers religious beliefs so they are banning he LGBT community from a business and I think its Wrong. People may have a MORAL dillema with the way people choose to live thier life and say it is thier relgious right....
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by Tony VillariThere is nothing more we can ask of one that has given everything, for there is no greater love than to give up one's life for your fellow man. We can ask Hid forgiveness for our weaknesses. We can offer up our love and respect for His sacrifice. We can recognize, through His risin...
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by Rev. Brian WaymanGood evening Let me start by saying I'm glad im a part of this site. Ok here goes I have think lady that is 66 years of age and she has her grandchildren there 9 & 7 the children mother is a junkie the grandmother don't have much to live she wants to marry me so I can get the children so they won...
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by terry layThe orgins of mankind of today, have been highly, and heatedly debated by everyone from the science communities to religious communities. The science community have gotten as far back as, circa 30,000 years ago, a more " inteligent" form of mankind surfaced. As yet, no origins found. However ...
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by Tony VillariSo, what of the love lost? Was it never meant to be, or was it, perhaps, that what was meant to be was fulfilled? Or, does it really matter in the first place? What was, was, and are memories. What is, is, and... now are memories. What will be, will be, and is what we make, or don'...
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by Tony VillariI think we need to ask ourselves, why our God would want to be praised all the time. This is a question that strikes to the very bone of Abrahamic faith. Psychologically, why do we want praise? We are usually after a stroking of our ego through acceptance, reassurance, co...
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by Tony VillariYou loved for a reason, or it wasn't love. If it wasn't love it was probably lust. If it wasn't lust, it was probably stupidity, and you really can't cure stupid. But, you can try to learn from the mistakes without dwelling on them. If you must dwell on some part of a...
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by Tony VillariBullies. They're all over the news today. The reasons they bully are nothing but excuses for parental and societal shortcomings. These excuses do not give the bully a free pass from taking ownership of their own pitiful egos and trying to be more than the sorry excuse for humanity ...
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by Bent MyggenThe way I see it is that all of life is a miracle, and as I study what scientists come up with, every detail of our natural universe bears witness of an intelligence so vast our brains are no match to comprehend even the coattails of it. We are mortals with abilities tailored to see a particular per...
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by Tony VillariDaily we are tasked to carry our Lord, and by him we are graced with palms before our feet as we trod our path into the Holy land, which is His kingdom. Who are we to ask for more, or to place ourselves higher than those around us due to the honor of the task we have undertaken? We do th...
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by Charles LeeMetaphysical CornerI am starting this little series of writings to express my inner beliefs. My intention is to periodically write a metaphysical interpretation of a Bible passage here. Let me start by saying I do not take the Bible literally. I also do not believe it is the undisputed Word of God. ...
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by Rev. David Safford, D.D.I recently debated with an Atheist relative who used a variation of the "Russel's Teapot" argument to illistrate the lunacy of believing in a diety. He took it a step farther, postulating a "Stegosaurus in a space ship orbiting Neptune".... to which I responded "I can't prove or disprove that. I don...
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by Tony VillariSometimes we tend to narrow our path forward as we search for some illusive sense of beauty and "perfection" in our lives. At times perfection is necessary in order to meet certain parameters required for efficiency. But, beauty, per the examples Wells uses, is not necessary for this eff...
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by Nelson ColarSometimes, iTunes can't recognize your iPhone, iPod and iPad, and you can't upload songs to enjoy on your device. Don't worry, here is a guide show you 3 free alternative ways to add songs to iOS device without iTunes. You can choose the right one according to your situation. Method A. Upload...
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by terry layI recieved my creditials the other day! Never would I have thought I would ever be titled, as I've had no official training. However, I've had a life time of hands on training. From the dryest deserts, to the plushest forrests, from the loneliest highways, to the deepest darkest steets, of the bigge...
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by Tony VillariIf we really want to know what makes us human we need to answer the question of why we are. Why are we here? Why do we exist? Why were we brought into being as the weakest, yet most intelligent being on this planet? Why were we endowed with this intelligence th...
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by Tony VillariIt doesn't take much to declare yourself a minister. You can do it simply by stating the fact and choosing a lofty title. The next step is to have a congregation which, according to the bible, means at least one other person needs to buy into your message. If you want to perform a ...
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by Chaplain Tommy LedetWait, what? Did you read that right? Go ahead, read it again. Yes, yes you did read that right. Surprised? Shocked? Read on. Yes, I am a Christian. As a Christian, my views on sexuality are quite unpopular. But within my community of Christians, my views on same sex marriage are equally un...
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by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,My wife and I watched a program on the television tonight that really opened my eyes to a situation that has been a powder keg for 2000 + years now. The show was called “Breaking Borders” and was aired on the Travel Channel (US) and on DTour (Canada). In brief the program takes place and...
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by Tony VillariWhy bother arguing when you know it is pointless? If you aren't involved in governmental politics, then why bother? And, even then, why bother? It isn't as though they ever accomplish anything. Those that know me also know my question of choice is "why?" To read more of...
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by Joseph HallHello fellow ULC members and anyone who happened to stumble upon this. I've spent the majority of my life in the bible belt of the US, in the great state of North Carolina. I never really put much thought in the acceptance of other people. I just held fast to my own beliefs and never sh...
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by Tony VillariProve to me that you're a minister, before I train you on how to be one, and then pay me for the privilege of learning from me what God intended for me to give you freely - knowledge of the love of God and Jesus Christ. Come again? What sense does this make? Did God really intend for men, ap...
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by Tony VillariIs PTSD a curse, or just the end result of overloading our moral circuit breaker? Is it payment for feelings and emotions we have forgotten how to understand; a penance for our inability to find forgiveness from God for doing what is required to survive against evil in our world? Perhaps...
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by Rev. William Southard, D.DTo the global congregation: Dearest brothers and sisters of faith, I understand and respect that within our Church we may apply for and receive the title "Doctor of Divinity" but I have always felt some peer review would strengthen my resolve. I write to you, to share a brief message of my i...
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by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' FuscoI respect all religions, skin tones, sexes, sexual preferences, ages, ability all levels... as I said above but: I respect all Jewish people in their Faith... I respect all people that are Jewish aka Jewish race... ...but I Do not respect Israel the country... The following is tricky, for 1...
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by Tony VillariThe header for this post is a link to a news story. It is a story of courage, and love, and values we have forgotten, or never were taught. It is a story of growing up different, of discrimination, and of bullying. It is a story of an eighth grade basketball team and their ability ...
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by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,By looking at the title of this writing I’ll bet the first thing that pops into your mind is Christians fighting a holy war against Islam right? Well if I were writing about history of religion and present day fighting in the Middle East against Isis, Al Qaeda and the Taliban you would be corr...
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by Tony VillariI went out to the readers, once again, for ideas to post here on the Congregation blog. You know, I should be careful what I ask for, especially from friends I rely on, and who usually give me more than I want. This particular friend has always been a good muse for me, and she, once agai...
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by Tony VillariWhy is tolerance such a tough nut to crack? At the end of the day, we seem content to tacitly accept it as a norm instead of raging against it, or we rage against it without really knowing the target of our discontent. What makes it so hard for humanity to wrap our feeble minds around it...
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by Christylin DesmettreSmudging goes back for years, when tribes used it to rid one of disease or disorder. What smudging is, is the burning of herbs, to rid oneself from any negativity. This would include your dwelling, shelter, home, plants, animals, etc. It may also be used to rid and environment from...
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by Christylin DesmettreHave you ever really thought about it… What is a spiritual soul? What's the difference between spirit and soul?In just about every religion on this earth, there is a discussion of some sort of Trinity within the scope of the spirit. Be at the father the son and the Holy Spirit, or in most cas...
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by Christylin DesmettreSince I was younger I was raised a Roman Catholic...However, my family was made up of many different demoninamtions, and well my Grandmother was Prestine (I am a bad speller so bare with me). My Grandmother, Goddess and God Rest her soul, has taught me that I do not have to go to church ...
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by Tony VillariI was sitting here at my "desk," having this banana, when it occurred to me that I haven't said thank you in a while. So, before I go get my big boy pants on, I have a few words... To read this post, please follow this link to "The Path" for A Moment of Thanks.
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by Tony VillariCan this be true? Can love be defined as a dimension of its own, or, perhaps, part of a dimension of emotion that can transcend time and space? Why is it some have dreams of love lost with people they have never met, yet, when they awake they feel as if they have known them forever? Why do we bump i...
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by Christylin DesmettreDo you ever wonder why things happen?Do you ever find yourself asking yourself..."Why Me?"Today I had an individual contact me asking me for help. This young lady, has been going through, so much and she keeps asking me, will it ever end? Will it ever get better? As I have explaine...
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by Tony VillariSomeone once said, "Misery loves company, but it hates confidence. Be bold enough to say NO to anyone who invites you to a pity party." I'm not certain why anybody would throw someone a "pity" party. What's the point, besides enabling the pitiful to continue to be sad and...
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by Rev .Thomas BriggsIt is really hard to do the right thing , do it anyway so you have no conflict with yourself !
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by Tony VillariIn this new "war" against terrorism, like all other recent conflicts, patriotic people of faith and morality will find themselves up against innocence twisted to the will of immoral monsters and armed with weapons of death and destruction. We will, once again, find ourselves killing babies for...
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by Tony VillariWe all stress, usually over issues of our own making. Oh, we blame other people generally because we have a hard time accepting responsibility for our own stupidity but, truth be known, the fault usually lies squarely on our own shoulders. When I hear someone is at the end of their rope,...
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by Rev. Tony WeirPicture if you will, a young man starting life at the age of 17, dropped out of school, due to it being a terrible place and time, I was less keen on learning, and busy chasing girls. A letter came it was an acceptance letter into the Airforce. excitied i embarked to a new life, but a life in sin. ...
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by Tony VillariI am sixty-one years old. If Jesus didn't rise, I don't want to know about it. What possible good would it serve to know, other than to make the day of radical atheists. The joke would be on them, though. They'd have to find something else to constantly bitch about, or give u...
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by Rev. Carl WelliverWith the book and the movie "The Secret" being studied and analyzed by so many there is a key factor that anyone must always consider. The concept of course is that when we focus hard enough and diligently on the things that we want then the "Universe" provides. Like Thoughts attract Like Results. ...
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by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,Have you ever had that moment when you know you have seen someplace before, though you have never been? Have you looked into a History book, or been surfing the web, and seen a face you could swear that you have seen before, yet think it impossible because the picture is of someone who died 200 year...
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by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' FuscoI am totally believing in Thinking Positive, Believing In the Positives, n Being Positive will Bring Positive into My Life... I see some coaches, teachers n parents teaching some children that they are great(n yes they are) that they can do great things(again that is great n true) n telling kids t...
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by Rev. Dawna LockhartI was born into a Christian home. However, I grew up in a small town where the majority of my fellow Christians used the Bible to justify hate. The remnants of the Old South used the Bible to justofy racism. Nearly everyone I knew used the Bible to justify hatred of gays and lesbians. As a teena...
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by Tony VillariI usually find taking a walk clears my mind and helps me focus on the post at hand. Normally this includes running into situations or people that bear out the message in my post. Today was no different. I wandered from the harbor to Bacchus, the restaurant overlooking the shri...
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by terry layI see the world in 3-D: Desacration, Devastation, Desolation. I know, it sounds morbid, pessimistic, depressing. However, I'm not the least bit pessimistic in my feelings about it. It was ordained. I spent the majority of my adult life fretting over man's destuction of the Earth in his lust for powe...
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by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,When I write blogs I generally write based on my observation and mostly of my opinion. On this one however I am going to write from my point of view. That makes this blog different and much more personal. I do not intend offense to anyone, but merely to put out there what my stance is of my Christia...
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by Pastor Richard ( Taz ) Pickett, OM, EM,The New Frontier The New Frontier, what is it? CHANGE! Parting ways with dogma, intolerance, ignorance,arrogance and non-acceptance. That is a lot to part ways with isn’t it? It is indeed! We need to look at what we are working towards, which for me personally here in this organization is Int...
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by Tony VillariWhy don't we make the conscious attempt this Sunday, in church or downtown, to have a moment of dance and laughter? Let's grab the partner next to us, the wife, stranger, or friend, and dance a little ditty just for the hell of it. Let's throw caution to the wind and make ourselves look ...
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by Scott BrunoLike they say, better late than never right? Still need some help with making it all more clear and simplified. Let me know if you are interested in assisting. The following is a bit scrambled so I ask that you please be patient as this whole knowledge group of information becomes more simp...
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by Tony VillariI do not color what I say to people that ask me questions or seek advice. My dad always brought me up to call a spade a spade. This did not serve me well in the butt kissing world of the military, nor the seriously butt kissing corporate world, but I could always look in the mirror at th...
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by Rev, Maria Mercades Ricardo"The Power Of Asking" It had rained a lot and my window was left opened in my van. So the window wouldn't go up or down. I guess the power motor had broken when the water went inside. I was like oh no... It was goona cost me a couple hundred to get it fixed, and I didnt have the money. So every day ...
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by Mike Celtic Warrior O'BrienWhat my Journey has taught me: So far my Journey has taught me why I started my Chapter in 2012. At first I thought it was just a way to help and bring awareness to all things under the purple ribbon. I chose the purple ribbon cause my wife was diagnosed with Sarcoidosis and I wanted to bring aware...
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by REV. Jen BumanMost of us here don't look the part of a traditional minister, god knows I surely don't:-D . as long as I've been a minister I take great pride that I can minister anytime, anywhere and most to anyone who I'm lead to. I've ministered to homeless, drug addicts, even with other ministers on greyhound ...
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by terry layAs I sit here on Sunday all alone, thinking everybody's gone to church. I've been invited but I declined. I was told, oh but you need to go to church every Sunday to be with God. I politely declined, and apologized for my obstenance.They said,but if you don't come and repent of your sins you're gonn...
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by Brian WoodwardRaven hair and ruby lips Sparks fly from her finger tips Echoed voices in the night She's a restless spirit on an endless flight Woo hoo, witchy woman See how high she flies Woo hoo, witchy woman She got the moon in her eyes She held me spellbound in the night Dancing shadows and firelight Crazy l...
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by Brian WoodwardHe hears the silence howlingAnd catches angels as they fallAnd the all time winnerHas got him by the ballsOh, he picks up Gideon's BibleOpen at page oneI thank God, he stole the handleAnd the train, it won't stop goingNo way to slow down
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by Diane RussellAs I've said before, when I become deep in thought words seem to come together for me and inspire me to write poetry... He walked out of the shadowsand said to me with a smile,"Come take my hand and walk with me a while"He looked deep into my eyesand said, "Don't be afraidyou've suffered long enoug...
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by Diane RussellWhen I become deep in thought, words just seem to come to me and from there I turn those words into a poem... I sit alone in a room A candle the only lightthe winds cold chill haunts meas it cuts through the darkness of another night.Visions of the past flash before meEach one playing a haunti...
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by Tony VillariI think we should give because it is the right thing to do, the moral and the humane thing to do. It is what Jesus would do, right? The question, for most of us and our government, is really how to go about giving. I think Jefferson and Gates have eyes solidly on target. It i...
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by Tony VillariAs we get older, are we fading into memory? Are we doomed to be hauled off to rot on some forgotten corner of land, ourselves to be forgotten in the course of time? What of our lives and adventures, lost loves and love found? Does a lifetime of success boil down to a retirement hom...
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by Reverend Giovano 'Koala' FuscoI have been thinking about the term 'converting' when used in talking about converting others in to a faith like often used by fellow Christians,I really don't like the idea of converting anyone in to anything... I really don't feel right about the idea of converting... So guess U are wondering why ...
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by Tony VillariIf you ever have the opportunity to witness a "band of brothers" at your local watering hole, wander on over and listen. I'll just bet you'll be able to feel it. "It" is a pride, knowledge that you have actually been that part of something greater than yourself, a love of family and coun...