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The Greatest of All Time

A recent sporting event was won in dramatic fashion. The TV commentators referred to it as the greatest comeback win of all time. Sports writers and fans are quick to announce someone or something as “the greatest ever.” Then people argue over their opinions. Several months back, a friend sent me a request for theContinue reading “The Greatest of All Time”

NO THOUGHTS TODAY

I JUST WAS NOT THINKING TODAY. I recently wrote that I THOUGHT OF YOU TODAY. I meant every word. However, there are times when I am not thinking about you. In truth, I have moments where I do not think about anything. That is a little frightening! There are times that the chains on myContinue reading “NO THOUGHTS TODAY”

I THOUGHT OF YOU TODAY

I THOUGHT ABOUT YOU TODAY. That statement can be one of the most enduring phrases you can share with someone or hear from them. That is so kind, so…thoughtful; unless the follow-up words describe how much they despise you or how angry they become when they think about you. I THOUGHT OF YOU TODAY. Thoughts.Continue reading “I THOUGHT OF YOU TODAY”

CHARACTER and COURAGE

I hope you are enjoying the holiday weekend whether you are chillin’ at the beach, fishing on the lake, watching fireworks, grilling, or cuddling up on the couch watching a movie or reading a book. My Winsday Week recommendation is to watch Chariots of Fire, renowned for its awesome music theme, or explore the largerContinue reading “CHARACTER and COURAGE”

For Your Eyes Only

It was memorable! It was stupid! It was memorably stupid! It was extraordinarily memorably stupid! It was one of the most inspirational illustrations ever performed before a live audience. It was a rare, unusual, remarkable event. As I said…truly extraordinary. If you were there, you had never seen anything like it. I was there doingContinue reading “For Your Eyes Only”

REMEMBER THE ALAMO…BUT NOT YOUR GRIEVANCES

REMEMBER THE ALAMO…But do not dwell on your past battles in life. Remember the Alamo! I loved the historical account of the Alamo and the John Wayne movie version. My heart was captured by the tale of 186 Texas fighters holding out against the larger Mexican army led by Santa Anna for thirteen days duringContinue reading “REMEMBER THE ALAMO…BUT NOT YOUR GRIEVANCES”

WISDOM IN THE WASTELAND (Tribute to a Friend)

Note: Please disregard this if you are hoping for some wisdom or theological thoughts. However, our #1 Textbook tells us there is a Time to Laugh. Just hoping to crack a smile. This is my tribute to O Bud of Mine. I hope this finds you well and fine. I met Jeff when he hadContinue reading “WISDOM IN THE WASTELAND (Tribute to a Friend)”

A SOAP OPERA LIFE

Do you ever feel as if your life has become a soap opera drama? I lived in the midst of soap opera drama this past week. Can you relate? The TV soap operas tell melodramatic stories about the daily lives of interconnected characters tangled in unresolved emotionally complicated relationships. Each episode ends with a cliffhangerContinue reading “A SOAP OPERA LIFE”

SPIRITUALLY DISORIENTED…UNTIL I SAW THAT SPARROW

I thought my prayers had been answered. Unexpectantly, the clouds of change left me spiritually disoriented. Joy and thanksgiving became confusion and disappointment. Just as we cheered our family ship sailing safely into the harbor from its treacherous journey, the boat capsized. We were suddenly swept back out into stormy seas on a life raft.Continue reading “SPIRITUALLY DISORIENTED…UNTIL I SAW THAT SPARROW”

When Life goes Downward (Lessons from a Coal Miner who Dreamed of becoming an Astronaut)

I wanted to be an astronaut. I ended up being a coal miner. I dreamed of soaring into space with John Glenn or leaping around the moon’s surface with Neil Armstrong. “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Instead, I went deep into the earth. There were no stunning views of ourContinue reading “When Life goes Downward (Lessons from a Coal Miner who Dreamed of becoming an Astronaut)”