The Miracle Leap

One of my all-time favorite sporting moments was the Bob Beamon “Miracle Leap.”  In the 1968 Olympic Games held in Mexico City, 22-year-old Bob Beamon astounded the world when he soared 29 feet 2 1/2 inches in the long jump, nearly two feet farther than any man had...
The Waterfall Smooths the Stone

The Waterfall Smooths the Stone

Old habits are hard to break, nigh impossible. Please dear God, I can’t make it. Take this from me. I am weak!  For those of us tired of fighting and losing, these are the desperate cries from out of the depths of our souls. Over time we learn that we are called to...

Are We Not Men?

All men, duty-bound, onward must wend–even if trepidatiously. Momentarily, you will see why. In most marriages there are times when frustrations build and quarrels are sparked. In the heat of such moments considerable energy is expended affixing blame; he...

The Sun Goes ‘Round and ‘Round

The sun goes ‘round and ‘round and so do I. I rush to the east to meet the sun as it rises, to fulfill obligations and check off what is expected of me. But no matter how hard I try, I can never get there in time. The sun always beats me to the spot. So I follow its...

The Story of God’s Love

When I was a new follower of Jesus, exploring the Bible was one of the highlights of my day. Reading the Bible was a brand new adventure, and the ensuing growth trajectory was off the charts. But things began to change over the next several years. What began as an...