Jun
11
2016
Emotions are unreliable; change suddenly; are easily influenced by circumstances, and words; they work better when you lead them with strong and decisive leadership, with fact, and logic.
Emotions can't think, they can't make decisions. Emotions are great followers, but...
Jun
09
2016
Ketchikan, Alaska
When was the last time you took a prayer walk? It has been awhile for me.
Ketchikan is a delightful place nestled in southeastern Alaska. I'm told it rains 212 inches per year. That's only about 17.6 feet...
Jun
06
2016
"Come to me as a little child.” - Jesus
My days are filled with wonder and joy, because I'm living in the world of kids.
Kids who want to become men and women.
Kids who want to become college basketball...
Jun
01
2016
USA's Best Buy, Russia’s Worst Sale.
For 67 million dollars, the United States bought all of Alaska. As I travel the magnificent state, I marvel how we were able to buy it from Russia.
When I look at the world...
May
25
2016
"One of luckiest men I know is me."
This morning as I looked out at the Pacific Ocean from the 17th floor, I felt like the luckiest man on the planet.
My Bible lay opened to Psalm 20. In November...
May
24
2016
"Death where is thy victory, where is thy Sting?" - Paul
Saturday was a funeral day for the Crowells. Hundreds came to celebrate the life of Dr. Felix Martinez, one of the three kindest men in my life.
Seems to...
May
17
2016
If you don't look, you can't see. If you don't see, you miss glorious mountains, swift rivers, flowers that take your breathe away and, best of all, delightful people.
This past weekend I visited the Crowell families. Anacortes is...
Apr
29
2016
New discoveries in music and in life.
This miniature guitar originated in Portugal. The Hawaiians fell in love with this nimble, fun instrument. They named it the ukulele, the jumping flee.
Six Years ago, a special man of uncommon joy...
Apr
27
2016
"A dear friend to all dedicated to educating youth, to dream dreams, to love life, to serve family with no reservation and, in a quiet, gentle manner, be all His for the glory of God.
Gene Avey is my dear...
Apr
13
2016
Hope is the anchor to my soul.
The destination for Mr. And Mrs. C is our beloved Esperanza in Cabo San Lucas. We join the 4C’s. Jay, Jennifer, Kingston and Giovanna.
The nice lady at the Alaska Airlines ticket counter...
