In a day and age where the act of serving seems to be wound tightly around some agenda, hope of reward, or personal recognition, I share this morning's devotional (from Dec. 15). Continue Reading...
We Weren't Done Yet!
Isn't there another chance to learn that play? A chance to show the new skill being mastered? When can we cover this again? Why does it always have to end? Those who are closest to me in the baseball circles that I tread upon, they know how the last day of the season means to me. How much it affects me. And they probably know how much I have written on the subject over the years. But this year Continue Reading...
It Was Me, I Lost God
Have you ever found yourself looking around in the darkness of your somehow closed mind, and wondered how in the world you arrived at this place? If you were to trace your steps, reflecting on every detail that you pondered in the making of choices you made, did you find that first wrong turn? No? Then you're not being completely honest with yourself. Own up; look in the mirror; search your soul, Continue Reading...
Thanks #22 (History)
I am thankful for our history, U.S. History. I enjoy reading about it, and learning more about our history. Much more than we were ever taught in school. More importantly, I am thankful for the repeated examples of individuals who showed tremendous character, determination, and integrity throughout our history. Even with today's speed of life, scenarios involving technological advances, political Continue Reading...
How bad do you want it?
Maybe it's just me, but, doesn't it often seem like the degree to which we go after certain things in life, the things we would have battled our parents over, or defend to the hilt with our spouses, contradicts what is best for us? We lose ourselves in something that should be lower on our priority list, if on it at all. Or at least our priorities at times if rated one through ten, would be Continue Reading...