“Values are lighthouses, they keep you from crashing on the rocks!” – Dr. Laura Schlesinger

“It should be your care, therefore, and mine, to elevate the minds of our children and exalt their courage; to accelerate and animate their industry and activity; to excite in them an habitual contempt of meanness, abhorrence of injustice and inhumanity, and an ambition to excel in every capacity, faculty, and virtue. If we suffer… Read more »

How do you avoid ethical shortcuts and moral dilemmas that threaten your constants and beliefs? 1- Decide ahead of time what your response will be when confronted with various situations. 2- Reveal your conviction and beliefs to those closest to you and ask them to hold you accountable. 3- Decide how you want to live… Read more »

One of the characteristics we associate with Lincoln is his determination or persistence, often in the face of difficulty. His long-time friend Joseph Gillespie attributed it to both mental and physical strength, saying, “Mr. Lincoln was capable of immense physical and mental labor. His mind and body were in perfect harmony.” His law partner, William… Read more »

After 30 years (’57-’86) in the classroom I am convinced that the personal example the teacher sets before the student is the single most important reason learning occurs. Example offers a behavioral definition of character that may determine a student’s perception of his own value, the value of others, and reciprocal rights and responsibilities. Since… Read more »

Socrates said “the unexamined life is not worth living.” Within the university, students and professors scrutinize every possible aspect of our universe-from the billions of galaxies to subatomic particles, electrons, quarks-but they assiduously avoid examining their own lives. In the wider world, we keep heretically busy and fill every free moment of our day with… Read more »

Do you need alternatives on how to get through to your children? Are you at the end of your rope? Dr. Phil offers Five Steps on How to Discipline Your Kids

The little boy got quite upset. He looked straight into the store owner’s eyes, pointing his finger, and said, “I don’t want you to give him to me. That little dog is worth every bit as much as all the other dogs and I’ll pay full price. In fact, I’ll give you $2.37 now, and… Read more »

“To escape criticism – do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.” – Elbert Hubbard

When God created teachers, He gave us special friends To help us understand His world And truly comprehend The beauty and the wonder Of everything we see, And become a better person With each discovery. When God created teachers, He gave us special guides To show us ways in which to grow So we can… Read more »