Building Bridges: My Journey to Find Hope in Divisive Times (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798868518652)

Are you tired like me of all the divisiveness in our country? Do you long for more civility in your interactions with others, especially with family and friends? Have we, as Christians lost sight of what Jesus taught when he commanded us to love our neighbors as ourselves? Our actions are on display to a skeptical world. In a moment of deep despair, I set out on a journey to discover how to build bridges rather than build walls in our interactions. I dove into the Word and researched the writings of numerous thought leaders. We alone are responsible on how we act and respond. Are we contributing to the problem or offering a better, more loving response? There are no easy solutions, and we don't need to agree on everything. But, my hope, is that this will prompt you to think and act differently.

My life's journey has taken me from humble beginnings on a dairy farm in Indiana to many years of management in Corporate America. I have a strong family foundation and have had many great teachers, pastors and mentors to guide me along the way. This, along with extensive travel and a love of reading, has provided me an interesting perspective on life. Now I'm enjoying my retirement with a big focus on giving back. I was inspired to write this out of frustration with the divisiveness in our country today. I know we can respond in a better way.