Wednesday marks the 50th Anniversary of the historic “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.” On that day, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior, stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to deliver one of the most powerful speeches in American history: “I Have A Dream.” It was a …

Dear Graduates, You likely don’t know me, but you should listen to a few things I have to say. But first, who am I? I am Dick Wallrath, a man who needed a second chance in life and received one. A big one. Who are you? You’re the future. You’re …

During the writing of every book there is usually a ‘Eureka!’ moment when some magical bit of previously unknown information comes to light. When I was researching my book “The Band That Played On” (Thomas Nelson 2011), which tells the story of the musicians on the Titanic, that moment came …

What a difference a word makes! Tuesday the AP announced changes to its Stylebook that embargoed the words “illegal immigrants” and “illegal aliens.” They explained that the decision was in keeping with other choices made to avoid “labeling,” such as describing “schizophrenics” as “people diagnosed with schizophrenia.” So, let me …

For anyone keeping up with the Jodi Arias circus, you are aware that this salacious trial has it all. The accused is a 28 year old beautiful, sensuous woman, while the deceased is Travis Alexander, a 30-year-old handsome, active male, a motivational speaker who was seemingly living a strict Mormon …

If we needed a reminder as to the greatness of our country, we had to look no further than our televisions or computer screens Tuesday night. Two men of modest beginnings—born to immigrant fathers, and both with a personal drive to excel beyond their station in life—took center stage to …

There was no good guy available to protect the children of Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. from evil. Those poor, innocent, defenseless children had to wait 20 minutes for police to arrive, and the horror only ended when the gunman chose to take own life. I am passionate …

Nine-time Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova announced Wednesday she is battling breast cancer. The tennis great, who was diagnosed with a noninvasive cancer called ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS, joins scores of other women and men who have been dealt the same life-changing news. As a breast surgeon, telling a …

First off, I don’t begrudge government workers their jobs. What I begrudge is the fact they’re getting paid more money for their jobs. According to a new study, sometimes a lot more money, for a job that offers a lot more security. Again, don’t get me wrong: You get what …

Whether you’re searching for a quick meal or striving to survive a zombie apocalypse, you can always count on canned foods as a convenient source of essential nutrients. Nowadays, almost any food can be found in a can. Take, for example, reindeer pâté, curried crickets and even fully cooked cheeseburgers …