But Enough About Me...

Legacy is a curious thing. It's almost impossible to control what we actually pass to our children. Israel Anthem grew up in a family of successful Christian musicians. The legacy being passed to him and his sisters was clear from the start: faith, music, and success. But there was more to the legacy than just that... and escaping it would be a matter of life and death.

What does it take to be "successful" in life? Obviously, that depends on how you define success. No matter how you define it, George Gecowets is a success. His story is so quintessentially "American Dream" that it's a bit hard to believe it's not from a Jimmy Stewart movie. He's a veteran, businessman, writer, educator, father, and husband. He's also my uncle... And everyone should have an uncle like my Uncle George.

"Hitting bottom" is a phrase we toss around pretty casually. What does hitting bottom really look like?

Corey Trimble, like millions of Americans, grew up in a "broken home." After his parent's called the family together to announce their decision to divorce, Corey's downward spiral began in earnest. The journey from that family meeting in Mt. Juliet to pastor of a large church in Murfreesboro was anything but a straight line.

Some stories are graphic reminders of the awful things humans are capable of. Better stories remind us that we're capable of overcoming the evil with good. Abdou Kattih grew up in Syria, long before the official beginning of the civil war. He witnessed, first hand, the events and attitudes that lead up to the violence we've seen in the last 8 years. How do those experiences shape the life and views of someone so young? What lasting impacts do they have on an extended family?

Dealing with an anorexia and bulimia is a huge struggle... but what do you do if you have never even heard of an eating disorder? Krystal Cook grew up in an Amish community near the Canadian border. She shares her life story to this point, and how she was able to get help and overcome struggles her family didn't even have words for.