MODELING…is where the rubber meets the road. Walk the Talk! Recently, at one of my classes at Hutchins State Jail, I was teaching on this subject. At the end of the class, a young man approached me and shared this. “Your talk talks and your walk talks, but your walk talks louder that your talk […]
Sandpaper MARRIAGE…is the union of one man and one woman as set forth in Genesis 1 and 2. Having been married for 58 years, Joanne and I know every imaginable thing about each other. And that is good, and sometimes not so good. We can start anticipating the other’s thoughts and motives inbred in them. […]
Solution=Dad SOLUTIONS…to today’s complex issues in the world are reasonably simple. Let’s look at a few. Be my guest if you have some also. CRIME—A dad in the home who disciplines out of love for their children; showing right from wrong, consequences of actions, manners, self-control, respect for others’ lives and property. POVERTY—A dad in […]
Shelter UMBRELLAS…serve several purposes. Primarily, they are to shelter a person from rain, storms and the sun’s rays. They’re okay for mild breezes but the gusty winds will rip the umbrella right out of your hand. Last week’s Spring storms were powerful and an umbrella is of little use in them. Golf is really noted […]
Gami and Bumpa GRANDCHILDREN…are a joy. We have five and they are the greatest. They are sorta like a ‘do over’ in golf. You get a second chance in getting it right. Most of us are under such stress raising our children that we have little time to truly enjoy the privilege. Grandchildren are different—you […]
Units of inheritance DNA…is defined as DeoxyriboNucleicAcid. Do you know any more than you did? It is a molecule that encodes the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all living organisms and many viruses. Genetics is the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms. It is generally considered a […]
Beginning, middle and end POWER OF THREE…is highly acclaimed as one of the most significant strategies and powerful truths in our universe. We see it in math, science, art, marketing, writing, speaking, religious beliefs and yes, a great Presbyterian sermon which has three points, many times with the same first letter. It really impacts every […]
Lonely ABSENCE…makes the heart grow fonder. This quote from an unknown source may work in some romantic settings, but Charlie Brown added what I think is also very true. He said; “but it sure makes the rest of you lonely.” Right, Charlie! Absence means ‘the state of being away from a place or person’. Simple […]
Security UNCERTAINTY…is so challenging in many and varying ways. It can lead to paralysis in our daily living, not knowing what lies just around the corner. More often than not, that which we fear or are worried about never comes to pass. Stock markets are barometers, reflecting the certainty or uncertainty of the future of […]
A Calling Why do I, do you, do we involve ourselves in things? There are many reasons; some selfish, while many are because you are driven by passion, a calling, something bigger than yourself. It is not so much the what, when, where or how as it is the ‘why’. Once why is settled, these […]