Since I have come out in support of Israel in the current conflict, I have been called a “Zionist” by many people online. But what does this word really mean? Is it the belief that Jews have a supernatural divine “right” to Israel because their...
When growing up, we typically want to make our parents proud. This often comes from us viewing our parents as authority figures or role models who we want approval from. And, with maturity, we may see that our parents play an irreplaceable role in our lives because,...
Imagine living your whole life in a world that’s black and white—and then getting a glimpse of color. This is what Jonas experiences in Lois Lowry’s young adult dystopian novel The Giver. In a community where government committees enforce equality, Jonas becomes one...
As the old saying goes, “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” Many of us long for another place, another job, or another relationship, but if we actually made the change, we’d miss what we were giving up and long to change things back. How do...
I’m looking forward to seeing you at LevelUp 2024 in just a couple of days! To assist in getting from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to the Hilton Atlanta Downtown (255 Courtland St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303), where the conference is taking place, here are the two...
Vision is undoubtedly important. Without it, we couldn’t do numerous things: drive cars, appreciate the beauty of art or of a loved one, play video games, watch movies, read books, and so on. It is our most direct connection with the world. Unfortunately, both younger...
Would you like to immerse yourself in the world of painting? Well, you can do so after LevelUp 2024, on an art tour with Luc Travers! Luc is a renowned guide to art appreciation—helping others understand, connect with, and enjoy paintings on a fundamental level. As he...
Today, Kiyah Willis published another video about Israel, this time addressing the claim that Israel is committing genocide. She goes into what genocide actually means, and whether that matches Israel’s military strategy. Watch it here. And, if you haven’t already,...
Imagine a world where gods are powerful beings created by human hopes and desires and sustained by prayers and sacrifices. This is the backdrop for Hannah Kaner’s ongoing trilogy, the Fallen Gods series. In that world, gods are created and made more powerful by human...
