I will miss Jerry; in a world where so many give up and give in so quickly, his "I can do it" mentality was a refreshing contrast. Things didn't always work out the way he wanted but he didn't give up often or easily. He tried to do all he could and then some...and he … Continue reading Jerry Is My Friend
Tag: religion
Grasping the Dash
Today, I'd like to focus on "grasping the dash," recognizing that something eternal is at stake in each event, in every moment of our lives. Genealogists frequently talk about the "dash," all that "stuff" that happens between a date of birth and date of death. To start, a touch of history drawn from a book … Continue reading Grasping the Dash
Belief Should Lead To Action
As mortal beings, we frequently define "living" in terms of death or infirmity. We too often measure our progress, position or condition based on what we don't have or what we've lost. I have little doubt at this point in my life that part of my journey here on earth is to come to grips … Continue reading Belief Should Lead To Action
An Open Challenge for 2016
For this new year, I'm posting an open challenge to family and friends. It will likely take you out of your comfort zone but I'm going to throw it out there anyway. My feelings will not be hurt, I will not be forever scarred, nor will our friendship suffer in any way if you disregard … Continue reading An Open Challenge for 2016
Tolerance, Compassion and Offense
Tolerance is not the same thing as acceptance, and acceptance is not the same thing as an endorsement. - Larry Alex Taunton, The Atlantic Such a simple truth... In this country do we not have the simple right to be offended? Isn't it okay? Isn't it enough? Can't we simply be offended by something someone says … Continue reading Tolerance, Compassion and Offense
Abraham Lincoln, 1863…
We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of heaven; we have been preserved these many years in peace and prosperity; we have grown in number, wealth, and power as no other Nation has ever grown. But we have forgotten God. We have forgotten the gracious hand which preserved us in peace and multiplied … Continue reading Abraham Lincoln, 1863…
