July 4, 2016
My country,’ tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing; land where my fathers died, land of the pilgrims’ pride, from every mountainside let freedom ring! My native country, thee, land of the noble free, thy name I love; I love thy rocks and rills, thy woods and templed hills; my heart […]
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
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 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 […]
June 22, 2016
Some people are blessed with a few more silly bones than their more serious neighbors. From their earliest years, they create laughter and pursue wackiness like a bloodhound on a fresh trail.
June 21, 2016
With Father’s Day slipping beyond the rear view mirror, it’s nice to know that a lot of dads realize what matters most.
June 18, 2016
Sandy retired in 2014 after twenty years with a well known non-profit. At first, she traveled frequently and volunteered at a local church. Lately, she discovered the joy of walking and it has become a part of her daily routine. Sandy says some of her most creative ideas arrive when walking alone in the woods. […]
June 18, 2016
Jack returned Friday from a business trip to L.A.. After dinner, he made a comment to nine year old Ben that he’d made a hundred times. ‘You’re the best!’ This was the first time Jack got to see the effect his words had on his eldest son. CPR stands for Continuous Positive Reinforcement and if […]
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