By Trent Hamm

Every day, I get ten or fifteen emails from people who strongly believe in some particular issue or perspective. I hear from extreme political liberals and extreme political conservatives. I hear from devout literal Christians and outspoken atheists. I hear from people who live almost entirely off the grid and from others who are incredibly consumer-oriented.

The amazing part is that I hear a variation on the same story from all of these people. In each case, I hear from that person because they (or, on occasion, someone they care deeply about) have lost touch on some level with the values that they claim to hold dear.

Often, they’re upset about something in the world. Some are upset at environmental destruction. Others are upset about government spending. Still... More...