Author: Erick Neuman
LONGER LIFE EXPECTANCY People are living far longer than they did in decades past. Dr. Roizen says life expectancy in the U.S. has increased 2.5 years every decade for the last 170 years. For example, a woman who was expected to live to age 42 in 1850 is now likely to see age 80. One reason for this, he points out, is better sanitation, public health measures, and vaccines which produced an increase in the survival and health of the young in the first half of the 20th century. In later years, improvements in managing chronic disease of the elderly,…
Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, “Every man I meet is my superior in some way. In that, I learn from him.” A man after God’s heart must be a man who is ever increasing in his capacity to be filled with and to pour out God’s love. Humility. Connectedness to Christ. Willingness to sacrifice for the people in his life. Teachability. These are the things that make a man a hero husband. I’m no “Lance Romance” and I make a lot of mistakes, but I am growing. I pay attention to God’s Word and to other godly men from whom I…
I recently read an article that asked the question, “Are you taking enough risks?” This is an important question in our work life because without taking risks we will not grow. While some people’s personalities drive them toward taking risks, many people only take risks in their professional life when forced to do so. The layoffs and furloughs forced by COVID-19 have catapulted workers out of what felt like stable jobs into unexpected job searches. Millions of people found stability replaced by instability with all of its inherent risks. If there is any good news in this COVID-19 pandemic, it is…
Singer, songwriter, and musician Coby James may not have described himself as a “happy” person in the past, but it has become a goal he is determined to infuse into his days and music. This 19-year-old spent the first two decades of his life growing through potential obstacles that could have derailed his path. Treatments for Lyme disease, associated illnesses, and ADHD in his early years shape the lyrics on Coby’s new EP “Mixtape: Side A.” “I think it’s helped me in ways I could never imagine,” he continues. “I thank God for the fact that I went through those things.…
Entrepreneur Mark Gerson is on a mission to prove “God was right,” with the Jewish thinker setting out to prove why he believes modern social science corroborates the Old Testament. Gerson is the author of the forthcoming book, “God Was Right: How Modern Social Science Proves the Torah Is True,” an effort to show how the Torah can be proven true by modern research. “In ‘God Was Right,’ Gerson examines the Torah on the basis of what it declares itself to be — a guidebook, which identifies, asks and answers the practical, relevant, and important questions that enable us to…
Kevin Malone is best known for his days as a Major League general manager. He spent time with many organizations but truly left his mark on the game by leading the Montreal Expos and Los Angeles Dodgers from 1994 through 2001. Things were going well but like so many hard-charging executives, Kevin was neglecting one of the most important areas of his life: his family. His son Shawn took notice of this. Driven by loneliness and his father’s frequent absences, Shawn ventured down a very dark road, one that would nearly kill him. Sadly, there was nothing his high-profile father…
Have you ever made a decision you regretted later? Maybe you decided to do something that would offer a moment of pleasure, but the end result wasn’t so pleasant. For example, have you ever been thirsty, and instead of reaching for a bottle of water, you chose a soda or coffee, or even a milkshake? Or have you ever been hungry, but instead of getting a healthy meal, you chose fast food? We all know what the better choices are. However, we sometimes accept less than the best and pay for it later. It seems like we live in a…
Christina and I have counseled couples in crisis, couples in premarital times, couples who’d grown distant, and everything in between. Over these past twenty years of marriage and ministry, we’ve realized that with all the hurts of life, for marriage to last, the marriage relationship must be a healing place. Here are 4 ways to increase the sacred vitality of your marriage as a healing place. 1. Cast off worldly illusions. If twenty years of marriage has taught me anything it is that the most beautiful fairy tale romance isn’t found in romance novels or in even the best…
Dear Dave, What percentage of our income should we save for our kids’ education? We know you recommend setting aside 15 percent for retirement, but do you have a similar rule that applies to paying for college? – Andrew Dear Andrew, I don’t really have a rule, or percentage, for how much you should save toward a college fund. If you’re following the Baby Steps, I recommend getting 15 percent of your income going toward retirement before saving for college. After you’ve got your retirement savings rolling, put what you can, based on your own unique situation, toward college funding. …
Have you ever met a person where after conversing with them briefly you say to yourself, this guy or girl is wise beyond their years? Singer/songwriter Cade Thompson is one of those people. Just 20 years old, the South Dakota native has made a splash recently with the release of his latest single, “New Normal”, a heartfelt cry for his generation. Burdened by the increasing spate of school shootings across our land, it is his prayer to see young people rid themselves of fear as they face a highly uncertain future. I recently spoke to Cade about the significance of…