Apr
23
2021
Years ago, a wise college basketball coach evaluated a hopeful recruit with these words: "His body betrays him." At the time, these were stunning yet insightful words.
What in the world was he talking about? After all, this hopeful recruit was truly...
Apr
20
2021
The crucial question...
My daughter Jennifer tells the story of being seven years old. She braved a flight of steps to the high board at the Samford U pool. Gazing down at the water's surface 15 feet below her, fear...
Apr
19
2021
Some would have said Henry Ford’s mass production of the Model T is the world’s greatest machine.
While others would have said it was the rocket that allowed Neil Armstrong to walk on the moon.
Some would say Jonas Salk’s cure...
Apr
16
2021
My dear, dear Father B:
I slept a very rare 8 uninterrupted hours through the night this week. Praise God. I think of you through the watches of the night because you have been my help, assuring me God's love...
Apr
15
2021
“Old things passed away, all things become new.” – Paul
Early this morning in my secret garden, I was thinking of my grandson. What kind of legacy will I leave Kingston, this miraculous grandson, the only one to carry on...
Apr
14
2021
Do you want to live longer? Then LAUGH! Laughter heals the body, decreases pain, protects the heart and blood flow, and lowers blood pressure.
Do you want to express your amusement and joy? Then LAUGH! Most often, laughter is spontaneous, impulsive, involuntary (yet genuine),...
Apr
13
2021
In Psalm 8, David wonders about his micro-self and says, “What is humankind that God is mindful of him? He has created us a little lower than the angels… He has put us in charge of His handcrafted world, the...
Apr
12
2021
No reasonable person can dispute there are immutable, unchanging laws that govern our lives. There is no escape from them.
One such law is the Law of Expectations. In practical terms, we tend to receive what we expect. Expectations set...
Apr
09
2021
Laughter heals the bodyLaughter reduces angerLaughter elevates hopeLaughter is funLaughter is caught, not taughtLaughter is unique to eachLaughter is contagious Laughter is social happinessLaughter lowers blood pressure Laughter is living lifeLaughter is PMA (+mental attitude)Laughter makes good friendsLaughter promoted wisdom
Three ways...
Apr
07
2021
Last Wednesday, we discussed 5 characteristics of wisdom seen in wise people. They were: Personal Admission, Personal Commitment, Personal Trained Behavior, Personal Skills, Personal Diligence. This Wednesday, we will discuss the additional five characteristics I delight in seeing in...
