Dr Hannah 
My son, James, completed the US Marine Corps Crucible yesterday – Oohrah! Originally, I thought that they would graduate immediately thereafter. I am learning that the Marines know a thing or two and act accordingly. The new Marines graduate two weeks later. In our ‘put the fries in the bag’ culture, what can you learn … Read more
When they first join US Marine Corps bootcamp, they are first called recruits. Upon completion of the Crucible, they earn their EGA (Eagle, Globe, and Anchor) emblem and the title of US Marine. In the last three days, Lima Company in San Diego slayed the dragon! Maximum respect for the whole company who worked so … Read more
I’m in the process of writing my next bestseller called ‘How to Raise Outstanding Men.’ Please click on the link below and help me by voting for a preliminary cover: https://forms.gle/i7RrkT4GWkadZWGq9 James is in Day 2 of the Crucible. The Marine Corps has us well trained in the ‘no news is good news’ way of … Read more
“We do hard things!” If I heard my friend Beth say that once, I heard it a thousand times. We had the privilege of being stay at home moms and raised our kids together. That principle has stayed with me to this day. We said it to the kids when they whined about how hard … Read more
Cicero said, “A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues.” I am inclined to agree with him as I discover that being thankful might be the most important and the most powerful thing you can be. We can never be too thankful. Moreover, I’m not just … Read more
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 This one is hard!! But 38 years into my walk with Jesus, I … Read more