Recently the phrase “A few bad apples spoil the bunch” is circulating in mainstream media. Today “a few bad apples” is reinterpreted to mean a “few bad people make everyone else look bad.” Although it sounds familiar, it is not […]
Recently the phrase “A few bad apples spoil the bunch” is circulating in mainstream media. Today “a few bad apples” is reinterpreted to mean a “few bad people make everyone else look bad.” Although it sounds familiar, it is not […]
In an episode of The Office, HR director Toby returns to the office talking about a recent wilderness retreat he took with newly minted V.P. Ryan and other branch managers. Upset about not being invited, branch Manager Michael decides he’s going to […]
Earlier this year, we got word that shook our entire men’s small group and eventually the church. A fellow brother had taken his life. We’d recently all been together, and was he was always an outspoken contributor to the group. […]
In 1859, at the age of 34, Charles Blondin decided he would be the first man to walk a tightrope stretched across Niagara Falls. This daredevil act required him to walk 1,100 feet across and 160 feet in the air. […]
My eldest is entering into his teens, and changes are starting to occur rather rapidly. These changes are things like personal preferences to music, physical changes, and personality adjustments. During this time, I try to be observant and also remember […]
A few friends of mine are intense cross-fit athletes. They undergo rigorous training schedules, restrictive diets, and an extremely disciplined schedule. Aside from their physical transformation, many seek to win at local and national competitions. Speaking to one such brother, […]
Not long ago, I wrote about having issues with my computer. The problem was concerning a time when my wife went to turn it on. As the computer booted up, the screen was black although it seemed to be running. […]
Over the years, I’ve held different roles and responsibilities in the church. I’ve done my best to walk in obedience when God has called, and I’ve learned never to say “no” when asked to volunteer until I’ve prayed over it. […]
As part of Lifework Leadership, there is an annual Iron Chef competition. The cook-off requires program participants to separate into groups and compete against each other for the prize of Iron Chef. Groups are created at random by drawing. Afterward, […]
My good friend Drake loves to travel with his family and recently took a trip to north Florida. More specifically, Cape Coral. While there, he and his family took a nighttime kayak trip specifically for the bioluminescence experience. Bioluminescence is […]
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