I can honestly say that In my lifetime I have never known of a time when the public declaration of my Christian faith was of the absolute imperative it is today. Nor have I known a time when the need to pray was more crucial and of paramount importance than it is right now.

Having been exposed to biblical teachings from a very young age, I am acutely aware of the many biblical warnings concerning the end times. One of which is the necessity to make a pubic proclamation and declaration of my faith and Christian beliefs.

"Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels." ~Mark 8:38~

I have a routine that I follow pretty much every morning. As soon as I roll out of bed, I stumble into the kitchen, start some water to boil, grind six teaspoons of medium roast coffee beans, pour the grind into my french press followed by the steaming hot water - wait five minutes and press. Then I settle down with my coffee and begin to work on my next article, or latest digital project.

I do enjoy a good cup of coffee. However, that's hardly what this post is about. I am using the word coffee here as an acronym for what I consider to be my most desired approach to any situation. Allow me to explain:

I have heard quite a few folks over the years refer to me as a "perpetual optimist." While I choose to consider that description as complimentary, I am also acutely aware of the fact that some mean it derogatorily - insinuating that I view things through my own imaginary Poly Anna type "rose-colored glasses" blissfully oblivious to reality. So that's when I ask myself, "Is it worth it?" For me and my own sense of well being, the answer is...