5 Minutes of Hope with Rick McNary

My father spent the last 13 years of his life in excruciating pain from crippling arthritis. His attitude towards suffering is the greatest example I have seen of re-framing our understanding of undeserved suffering.

The story of Ernest Shackleton and the Endurance is one of the greatest sea-rescue stories of all times of the strength of the human will and the power of hope.

An 80+ year old truck driver was the cheerleader for my son's college football team and we loved him! He was proof that it's never too late to become a cheerleader.

Allen Levi's bestselling book, "Theo of Golden", is a wonderful read with many layers of meaning, but the main takeaway from me was the impact of a generous spirit on people and a community.

People who have a heart to serve are often disillusioned when they become part of a group who would rathe make a scene than make a difference. Rather than walk away, I've learned a few tricks to help change the culture.

I came up with this simple acronym years ago for providing others, and even myself, a great way to enjoy the volunteer experience!

Do you get so busy and overwhelmed that you get frustrated? I sure do! It always helps me to go back to my "why" to help me live with purpose and energy.

When our friends lose a loved one, it's hard to know what to do. After more than four decades of officiating funeral services, here are lessons I've learned that can help you help others.

Crying infants are unaware that, while they are upset, their mom or dad is in the kitchen warming up the bottle for them. That's a lot like life; we can get very upset but always remember, your Heavenly Father is in the kitchen getting the bottle ready.

Farmers and ranchers make up 2% of the population. They understand better than most that true community is based on us needing and helping each other.