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Great Talent vs Great Teammates
Typically when I am out doing yard work I’ll listen to a podcast or two. Recently I was listening to Colin Cowherd on ESPN talking about great talent and great teammates. Over the years from playing sports to construction to church I have been able to work alongside people who had talent. One of the […]
Continue readingConflict Without Disrespect
Football season is over and most of the talk shows have lost their pizzaz. Why are talk shows so popular which feature two guys arguing their differences of opinions? Conflict. Simple as that. We all love conflict. What has given conflict a bad rap is the amount of disrespect that tends to come with it. […]
Continue readingUnexpected Can Be Remarkable
About thirty years ago while working for my dad the unexpected happened. To set the context, you need to know my dad was all about work. He never stopped for lunch. In fact, in his earlier days as a crane operator, while the others were eating lunch he wiped the crane down. He felt like […]
Continue reading29 Years of Marriage and Counting
After 29 years of marriage there are many things to be thankful for. Carol became my best friend just over thirty years ago, so I married her. That’s one of the best pieces of advice I can give to any couple. Marry your best friend! As I look back there have been long walks, cross […]
Continue readingAre You D.R.I.F.T.ing?
For years our family went to the beach and spent a lot of time in the water. And of course we spent a lot of time floating on rafts. And what do rafts do? They drift. Before you know it you have drifted so far up or down the beach nothing looks familiar. Or you […]
Continue readingThanksgiving: Give God the Credit
Most of us are probably somewhat familiar with the origin of our Thanksgiving holiday. We could trace its history all the way back to the Reformation, the decline of biblical values in society, and the desire of some Christians to be able to worship freely. However, what is most familiar is the story of the […]
Continue readingUnlearning Old Concepts
Growing up my dad was a strong proponent of hard work. Physical labor was always admired and held in high esteem in our house. Now while I was more than ready to work, I also had a fondness for reading. Even as a kid I would sometimes sit and read in an encyclopedia. In fact, […]
Continue readingThe Power of Influence
Recently my 98 year old grandmother passed away, and I shared a few thoughts at her funeral. Never underestimate the power of influence you have in others, especially younger children.
Continue readingGod and Your Circumstances
There’s a common saying, “I’m doing well considering the circumstances.” In other words, I’d be doing really well if the circumstances were better. If you are like me you can look back at an unfavorable circumstance that ultimately worked out in your favor. Stories like this abound in the Bible. There is the story of […]
Continue readingLife Can Be Cruel
I can still recall playing outside with one of my best friend in third grade. His brother was also playing with us, and for a reason I can no longer remember he picked up a rock and hit me upside the head. I do recall he that he got in a lot of trouble. Rocks […]
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