Every July, we celebrate freedom. We gather with family and friends, watch fireworks light up the night sky, fly American flags, and remember the sacrifices made by generations who fought to preserve the liberties we enjoy today. As important as those freedoms are, I have come to believe there is another kind of freedom that deserves our attention as well: personal … [Read more...] about The Freedom Within
July 2026
Blake’s Take
Dear Always the One They Call, Thank you for writing in and sharing your struggles. Since the start of Blake’s Take, this topic has resurfaced more than once. It seems there is no shortage of people willing to cast their problems, cares, and duties onto others. In addition, these folks have a gift for finding dependable people, people-pleasers, who are happy to take on the … [Read more...] about Blake’s Take
By Gosh! By Josh
Part 4 of a 4-Part Series – Where History, Recreation, and Legend Meet By Gosh, did you know that for centuries, Pilot Mountain has stood watch over the North Carolina Piedmont? Long before highways crossed the region, Native Americans looked to its towering peak as a guide. Early settlers used it as a landmark while traveling through the wilderness, and the Moravians saw it … [Read more...] about By Gosh! By Josh
Fitness Rage with Kage
The Outdoors Advantage: Training Your Mind, Body, and Spirit Through Nature Modern life has made people more connected to screens than to the natural world. Many spend their days indoors under artificial lights, surrounded by noise, stress, notifications, and constant mental stimulation. Yet some of the world’s top trainers, sports psychologists, and performance experts … [Read more...] about Fitness Rage with Kage
The Greatest Love
John 15:13 says, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” To say I am proud of my country would be an understatement. As we reflect on our nation’s 250th anniversary this year, my mind goes to this scripture and the meaning behind some of the words. Look at the word “lay.” In the original Greek, this word means “to put down.” The … [Read more...] about The Greatest Love
