For me, fall represents a time of reflection. The summer has come to an end, the seasons are changing, and the beautiful changing colors of fall all bring me to a sense of reflection. I’m reminded of the importance in finding some quiet time in solitude to reflect these days. Finding solitude and spending those … Continue reading
I did not know this man. I did not know his story or the police officer that was fatally shot. Yet I became intrigued to follow the story over the last several days like many others. Troy Davis made national headlines this week as supporters attempted to stop his execution. Convicted over 20 years ago for killing … Continue reading
Tyler Perry, named the highest paid man in Hollywood, according to Forbes. His movies and television programs share a positive message. Yet there are a growing number of critics including Spike Lee, who call these films “buffoonery” saying ‘we can do better’. What does that mean anyway? I checked, buffoonery means silly behavior, like clowning around. … Continue reading
Brokenness becomes a relentless dream in reality. In a deep sense of loss with a drive to succeed, a contradiction in many ways, brokenness leads to soul-searching. When you’re at the end of your rope, when you have “hit rock bottom” many will say, that is when you realize your faith in God. The Bible teaches us to rely … Continue reading
Starting Wednesday, September 14, Al Gore will spread his message of climate change with, “24 Hours of Reality.” The Climate Reality Project is asking for help in spreading the message. “Choose Reality; Join our project to reveal the complete truth about the climate crisis.” Viewers can watch the live stream starting at 7 pm CT … Continue reading
Where were you on September 11, 2001? It’s a day, I’ll never forget. Remembering 911 tributes are pouring across the networks. Many remember exactly where they were, what they were doing. I was at work in an office near Chicago. Sitting at my desk, a coworker frantically ran over to me. “We’re under attack,” he … Continue reading
How can a young man make a decent living these days? How about telling some jokes. For a comedy writer who tells jokes for $1 will quip, he is making some money. Yet another clever way to earn money when jobs are scarce and hard to come by, this stand-up comic has developed a great … Continue reading
It’s national Read a Book Day today as millions of kids head back to school. Have you read any good books lately? There is a Chinese proverb that says, “A book is like a garden carried in the pocket.” For there lies the wisdom. Imagine a garden full of growth, filled with beauty and fragrance. … Continue reading
I don’t know why I’m surprised, but I am. I’m continually amazed at the way God works in my life. Right when I feel like I got it all figured out, God steps in. The way I see it, I can go with the flow or try to fight against it. Trying to control everything … Continue reading
How often have you heard that before? “Through the tests God will lead you.” Which leads me to this point in my journey. Have you ever woken up and had your day all planned, only to find out everything changed? Your whole schedule flips over, broken apart it’s totally unrealistic. Whatever happened to cause this … Continue reading