Freedom Isn’t Free The other day my son and I discussed responsibilities and our commitment to others. I asked him what made being responsible so challenging for him. After much consideration and thought, he said he wanted “freedom.” I then […]
Freedom Isn’t Free The other day my son and I discussed responsibilities and our commitment to others. I asked him what made being responsible so challenging for him. After much consideration and thought, he said he wanted “freedom.” I then […]
If God is your co-pilot, switch seats. When young, I remember riding in the back seat of our family car and occasionally catching other cars sporting bumper stickers that stated, “God is my co-pilot.” Initially, I thought it was a […]
Extreme Makeover Back in 2002, the show Extreme Makeover launched. The show’s premise was to take three ordinary men and women and have them go through an “extreme makeover.” The makeovers usually involved plastic surgery, exercise regimens, hairdressing, and wardrobing. […]
Are we rich? My mind went in all different directions as I contemplated the complexities of this question. My son asked this question because the pastor’s message was about stewardship of finances. He also wondered because the pastor mentioned how […]
Be a Conduit, Not Just a Container As anyone would note, access to water has been essential for any civilization to survive and thrive. According to historians, the first evidence of a settled civilization started around 3100 BC. They believe […]
Guest, servant, tenant, or King? One of my most incredible memories is when I decided to move out of my parent’s home. It was both frightening and exciting at the same time. The reason for these mixed emotions is that […]
Follow God, Not Just Feelings A few years ago, Pixar released the kid’s animated film, Inside Out. The general plot of this movie is about how an 11-year-old girl named Riley wrestles with anger, sadness, joy, fear, and disgust. Throughout […]
The Ultimate Con-Man In 2002, “Catch Me if You Can,” a movie directed by Steven Spielberg, mesmerized audiences and took home multiple awards and accolades. The film translates Frank Abagnale’s memoir of forging checks, taking on numerous professional identities, and […]
We Need Meat Not Milk. Over the years, there’s been much talk about the importance of breastmilk for babies. Although the debates sometimes seem to go on, there’s no denying that a mother’s milk is best during a child’s developmental […]
I’ve always been a big watch guy. I still remember going to the department store to buy my very first watch, a Swatch Watch (yes, I’m dating myself). After that, I’ve owned, sold, and traded digital Casios, Seiko automatics, and […]
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