June 28, 2016
Heisman trophy winner Danny Wuerffel tells the story of a voice he heard throughout his whole life. He heard it in first grade when he was trying to win a race. “You’re the fastest boy in the grade, Danny!” the voice said. He won. He heard it in the third grade as he turned his […]
June 28, 2016
How could we be anything but grateful? Grateful for her life, her love, and the memories that will last a lifetime How could we be anything but hopeful? Buoyed by her fortitude and faith the faith now rewarded with joy everlasting How could we be anything but thankful? Thankful for another day to share her […]
June 27, 2016
I close my eyes and see you on your best day when the passion pours from you and you’re unstoppable The day when you look in the mirror and see no trace of fear because you’re unbeatable I close my eyes and see you leave a bag at the curb the one filled with needless […]
June 27, 2016
I’d see you in the lunchroom sitting by yourself and think there must be some reason you chose to sit alone I was too busy laughing and clowning to see the despair written on your face I could have befriended you could have eased your pain if only I had taken time time to care […]
June 27, 2016
She was a youngster around five or six. Freckles, blonde hair and sneakers… The girl seemed innocent enough with no hint of malice or disrespect. Some friends have mentioned that she said it in fun and that I shouldn’t have panicked or come undone. But I ask you…..how do you manage a smile When she […]
June 27, 2016
Kevin bolted through the back door and said….’Oh my, he’s really losing it!’ A 12 year old boy in the sectional tournament was instructed to exit the tennis court with his opponent because rain had made the surface dangerous. Kevin said the pampered little tyrant was berating the official who had made the right call […]
June 27, 2016
True friends are doorways to our souls, and loving friends are the grasses that soften the world. It is no accident that the German root of friendship means “place of high safety.” This safety opens us to God. As Cicero said, “A friend is a second self.” And, as Saint Martin said, “My friends are […]
June 25, 2016
Grief can be the garden of compassion. If you keep your heart open through everything, your pain can become your greatest ally in your life’s search for love and wisdom. Rumi
June 23, 2016
Just imagine becoming the way you used to be as a very young child, before you understood the meaning of any word, before opinions took over your mind. The real you is loving, joyful, and free. The real you is just like a flower, just like the wind, just like the ocean, just like the […]
June 23, 2016
Kyle was just laid off from a sales job he loved. He and Jenny have been struggling to keep up with expenses as her salary is just enough to get by. When Kyle begins feeling blue, Jeremy and Jacob are right beside him. ‘Life is good,’ he realizes as his two sons are the most […]
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