Rusty Wright
Rusty Wright is an author and lecturer who has spoken on six continents. He holds Bachelor of Science (psychology) and Master of Theology degrees from Duke and Oxford universities, respectively. www.RustyWright.com/
Jesus’ Resurrection: Fact or Fiction?
At Easter, some might wonder what all the fuss is about. Who cares? What difference does it make if Jesus rose from the dead? It makes all the difference in the world. If Christ did not rise, then thousands of believers have died as martyrs for a hoax. If he did rise, then he is […] Read More >
Laugh a little: It’s good for your health
Had a good laugh recently? Need one? Stressful days can invite comic relief. Doctors realize that laughter can enhance physical and mental health. Now it seems even looking forward to laughter can be good for you. WebMD reports that Lee Berk, MD, a University of California Irvine medical professor, and his associates have for years […] Read More >
Les Misérables: Mercy Triumphs
Could receiving a healthy dose of kindness and mercy help transform a person’s life? Victor Hugo thought so. The 19th Century French social reformer wove his classic novel Les Misérables around the theme of grace trumping legalism. A new film based on the successful musical opens Christmas Day across the US and Canada, soon in many […] Read More >
Lessons In Decision-Making
Forty years after his tragic death, President John F. Kennedy continues to fascinate. A new JFK biography hit the bestseller lists. His relatives — America’s royalty to some — are frequent newsmakers. An intriguing facet of his legacy involves his decision-making procedures. Some brought great success, others colossal failure. In 1961, after consulting with his […] Read More >
Lessons in Decision-Making
Forty years after his tragic death, President John F. Kennedy continues to fascinate. A new JFK biography hit the bestseller lists. His relatives — America’s royalty to some — are frequent newsmakers. An intriguing facet of his legacy involves his decision-making procedures. Some brought great success, others colossal failure. In 1961, after consulting with his […] Read More >
Man of Steel Movie: Got hope?
“What’s the ‘S’ stand for?” Lois Lane asks Superman in the new movie. “It’s not an ‘S’,” responds the Man of Steel. “On my world, it means ‘hope’.” A symbol of hope for humanity: That’s how Man of Steel portrays the legendary hero. There’s plenty of action and drama: General Zod, a villain from Krypton, […] Read More >
Managing Your Life in a Multitasking World
I still can’t figure out how he did it. A televised plate-spinning act captured my imagination. As I recall, the performer set up several upright sticks about six feet tall each. Atop each stick he spun a china dinner plate, creating a small forest of spinning plate trees. He then scrambled furiously to keep the […] Read More >
Mark Burnett’s Bible TV Series: Epic Adventure
Think of it as Survivor: Earth As reality TV host Jeff Probst might say (cue theme music; roll panoramic video), “This … is the planet Earth – a spectacular paradise that can become a perilous jungle. Two people – a man and a woman – are about to begin the adventure of the ages.” “Their […] Read More >
Optimism Takes a Beating in Tough Times
When the Optimist Club gets pessimistic, you know times are tough. The Associated Press reports that an Optimist Club meeting in Gilbert, Arizona, started off positive enough – members discussed service projects and enthused over each other’s accomplishments. But then the conversation turned to the war in Iraq, expensive gasoline, food prices, the housing market, […] Read More >
Paris Hilton and What We Want
Diversion can be a healthy coping mechanism – until it becomes obsessive. Read More >