The “Gist” of the article – Be the calm voice and show dignity and respect to someone who made a mistake. It is too easy to show disrespect or demean someone when they dosomething wrong.

The “Gist” of the article – We honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11.

The “Gist” of the article – Work is ordained by God.  See how your creative side can shine when youpartner with God.

The “Gist” of the article – Listen to your gut.  There is a part of our brain that can’t explain a feeling we have.  We justknow.  We can’t put words to it.  Don’t ignore that “gut check.” 

The “Gist” of the article – It’s too easy toremember the hurt others have inflicted on us. Rather than using harsh words or the silent treatment to punish them. Learn to bury the ax. Understand the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation.

The “Gist” of the article – Confidence doesn’tgrow by thinking ourselves into doing new things.  Courage isn’t something that can be injectedinto you.  We have to try newthings.  When we do, it sends a messageto our brain, “I can do that.”

The “Gist” of the article – Be careful choosing thefoundation upon which you build your life. It will determine the trajectory of how it is lived.

The “Gist” of the article – Our founding forefathers, inwriting the Declaration of Independence , would create a republic as an experiment in self-government. We have to be involved to keep  freedom alive.

The “Gist” of the article – While I made a bad decisionpainting my cell phone case, one of the best decisions I made was marrying mywife.

The “Gist” of the article – As we celebrate Memorial Day, there are so many stories of unsung heroes who quietly, but significantly changed the outcome of WW II by their actions.