It’s easy, in times like these, to feel overwhelmed by the weight of the challenges before us. But history teaches us that it’s precisely in these moments that the pursuit of goodness becomes not just a noble ideal, but a practical necessity.

There comes a point in every life when the clamor of the world fades into the background, and two quieter, more persistent voice takes its place; the child you once were and the elder you will become.

We can sit and watch history unfold, lamenting its course, or we can take hold of the tiller and steer. The question is: What three things can you do right now to take you where you want to be?

The cycle of reprisal diminishes all involved. But to turn one’s energy toward building, achieving, and uplifting? That is revenge with dividends.

True greatness doesn’t come from grand gestures—it’s found in the quiet, consistent acts we perform every day.

Words can have many meanings. Let’s redefine four which are often cloaked in darkness and negativity. DRINK daily from the cup of knowledge. Never stop learning and you will never stop growing. STEAL moments from each day to add value to someone else’s life. You never know when you might…

I’ve been thinking a lot about what it is that keeps some of us running at full steam well into our 80s, while others retreat to the recliner. It feels like this is a key: Don’t retire. Refocus.

Jimmy Carter may not have won every battle, but he earned history’s respect. He was kind, resilient, and focused on others. His life proves that legacy isn’t about power—it’s about purpose. And for that, we are eternally grateful.

There are only two resolutions you need to make, every year, every month, every week, and every day. Prioritize people and actions which move your story forward. And deprioritize everything else.

Recently, one of our most faithful Keener13.com listeners brought up a timeless line from Kris Kristofferson’s “Me and Bobby McGee”, a song recorded famously by Roger Miller and later immortalized by Janis Joplin: “Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose.” It’s a lyric that hits differently depending on…