Are you aware that your life has a remarkable impact? If you answered "no," then you're like most of us. We just don't see our influence as we navigate among our family, friends and colleagues. At best, we probably consider the significance of our life as a pebble...
In the past, Churches used to have graveyards nearby that parishioners walked by to get to the services. While a bit morbid for today's church culture, the practice did remind people of their mortality. I experienced something close to that recently by visiting a...
One of the most remarkable individuals I know is Jim Downing. He turned 102 years old in August 2015. He is also the oldest living survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack at the beginning of WWII. If you were to speak with him, it would be quickly apparent he has a keen...
I’ve loved to play baseball my whole life. When I was around twelve years old, I wanted to join Little League. My friends were talking about it, but I wasn’t sure how you could get on a team. I found out that the city was holding tryouts and got permission from my...
Have you ever heard of the Adventure Grand Slam? It is the ultimate in extreme outdoor events. To accomplish this feat, one must climb the highest mountain on each of the seven continents plus ski to both the North and South Pole. Only forty people have done it. One...
The February 23, 2015 cover of Time magazine showed an image of a baby with the following headline: "This Baby Could Live to be 142 Years Old." With the advancement of medical technology the article was saying that babies born today could live well past 100...
How often are you celebrating milestones when they occur? They can be small or large accomplishments. What's important is that they are recognized and remembered before the Lord. It's even better when family and friends can be involved. I was part of such an occasion...
Rounding the corner into the new year is a great time to ask "how big is your midlife vision?" Without meaning to, most of us significantly underestimate the influence of our life. We may even feel the best years are behind us and we missed it. Quite the opposite is...
There is a fascinating story behind the sculpting of the statue of David by Michelangelo. It's inspiring especially when we are making new year's resolutions and realizing that many from last year did not happen. Did you know that the statue of David was made out of a...
Can you remember what you were doing at the turn of the new millennium in 2000? There was so much anticipation about what that year would bring. Now we are celebrating 2015! How have the intervening years turned out for you? Did they deliver on the dreams and plans...