I can still hardly believe it. After months—and, truthfully, years—of mental preparation, casual stretching, and many sincere thoughts about getting in shape, I finally completed my first triathlon. Like many of life’s milestones, it reminded me that finishing well often begins long before the starting line. For anyone unfamiliar with the sport, a triathlon isContinue reading “MY FIRST IRONMAN TRIATHLON”
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THE ROCKETS’ RED GLARE
This summer marks America’s 250th Birthday celebration as the United States of America. Ironically, our nation stands divided over which rival organization, America250 or Freedom250, headlines ‘The Rockets’ Red Glare’ concert party. Let the fireworks begin! July 4, 1776, is Independence Day. The words which became our National Anthem were penned on the misty dawnContinue reading “THE ROCKETS’ RED GLARE”
PAINFULLY PURPOSEFUL
I FEEL YOUR PAIN Surely you have seen a cartoon of some man unexpectedly stepping on the edge of a rake which catapulted the handle into a direct and painful impact with his face. Funny. What an idiot! Well, it happened to me this week. I was the idiot trying to finish some yardwork beforeContinue reading “PAINFULLY PURPOSEFUL”
MY BIGGEST LETDOWN
(A FATHER’S DAY TRIBUTE) Dr. Seuss wrote, “When something bad happens, you have three choices. You can either let it define you, let it destroy you, or you can let it strengthen you.” This week is a special time to honor my father whose memory brought a smile as I reminisced of how he handledContinue reading “MY BIGGEST LETDOWN”
Don’t Be Stupid
“Stupid is as stupid does.” Sorry. My brain is on vacation this week, Unfortunately, it could not afford to take my body with it; so, I am stuck here in Stupidville with Forest Gump. I have moments where I do not think about anything. That is a little frightening! There are times that the chainsContinue reading “Don’t Be Stupid”
Non-discrimination: A Lesson from Mice
Mice are non-discriminatory. What about you? Mice show no favoritism. They do not care if you are rich or poor, young or old, single or married, educated or dropout, farmer or metropolitan. Mice treat all nationalities and all ethnic groups the same. Almost everyone seems to have dealt with mice. Like the common cold, aContinue reading “Non-discrimination: A Lesson from Mice”
Down and Out
I was face-down flat on the floor crying my eyes out. I had not fallen or tripped. I collapsed from the weight of my tears. Life was over. Hope for happiness was gone. Faith was AWOL. Love was a missing link. This was not how I envisioned my life. This was not what I thoughtContinue reading “Down and Out”
Mistaken Identity
It was Mother’s Day, and the church was packed with smiling families, bouquets of flowers, and an air of anticipation. As per tradition, the church leaders not only honored all mothers but planned a special presentation to honor the newest mother, the past year’s first-time mothers, the mother with the most children, and the oneContinue reading “Mistaken Identity”
REVENGE
The unknown man walked into my pastoral office. He reached into his pocket and pulled out…a little black book. I was so thankful it was not a gun. He told me his wife attended this church and asked a rhetorical question as he sat down in the chair across from my desk. “Do you knowContinue reading “REVENGE”
Oh Say Can You See
DOUBLE VISION EYE EXAM These were not the words from someone singing The Star Bangled Banner. These were the words on a red, white, and blue neon sign adorning an optometrist’s office. Have you been to the optometrist lately? How was your Eye Exam? My visit began with eye drops and then the Eye ChartContinue reading “Oh Say Can You See”
LOVE FIRST...LOVE MOST 