When we say we pledge allegiance to something or someone, what are we really saying? To be allegiant means you are loyal or committed as a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause. In short, to be allegiant means to be loyal...

“Mind your own business” is something I’ve heard more than once in my life. If we’re honest, most of us have probably heard, and said, this more than once in our lives. But, why? Why do we even want to keep things from one another, especially people...

Who doesn’t enjoy feeling good? Whether it’s the taste of a freshly squeezed lemonade on a hot summer afternoon or the smell of an upcoming rain shower, or maybe even just sitting down on the couch after a long day on your feet, it’s good to feel...

I can’t speak for anyone else, but I really love getting new things, especially when it’s something I’ve wanted for a long time. Some of my fondest Christmas and birthday memories center around some gift I really wanted. These desires, or cravings...

People really like to feel safe. Billions of dollars are spent, every year, on doing all that we can to ensure our safety through alarm systems, firearms, self-defense classes, and military expenses. Yet, what really lies at the heart of our thirst...

When people talk about their favorite sports teams, they tend to become impassioned – there is a desire to declare why their team is the best and why everyone should be a fan. Yet, for all the enthusiasm we can have about our favorite team, band...