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I met an amazing three year-old young lady yesterday. We were at an outdoor festival for kids – a great event that some dedicated volunteers put on each year at our church.  There were fun rides, a rock climbing wall, … Continue reading →

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For many of us, September 11th is a day to pause and remember.  In all likelihood, it’s hard for most of us to imagine that 12 years have passed since that previously unfathomable day in our…

Summertime, summertime.  Sum-sum-summertime… Yep, the warm weather months are finally here.  Sure, it’s not officially summertime for another 15 days.  But I tend to define “summer” according to when it feels right to put the windows down, peel the sunroof … Continue reading →

As we celebrate our many freedoms, remember our greatest heroes, and gather with family and friends this holiday weekend, I’m reminded of a great day in Washington DC in 2012.  We were there to watch some kids we know and … Continue reading →

When we fail those who selflessly stood first on our behalf, we are without conscience, without character, and without compass.  Let due process determine the truth; then demand accountability from those responsible for the past which cannot be changed.  But … Continue reading →

They walk among us, each and every day.  Some in physical pain; some emotionally spent – for some, both. The heroes who were there don’t seek recognition – in fact, more often than not, they prefer to keep their stories to … Continue reading →

You don’t have to be much of a race fan to know who Richard Petty is.  You know…”The King” of NASCAR racing.  Seven-time champion.  200 career wins.  The “Petty Blue” #43 race car paint scheme.   If you grew up … Continue reading →

If you’ve followed my blog, you know I’m pretty passionate about the firewood ministry.  That passion is rooted in a couple of things, really.  One, there’s an absolute need.  And, two, I’m fundamentally opposed to people in this country being … Continue reading →

As I stepped off of the plane Thursday evening, I saw people gathered around airport televisions as the news anchor commented, “He believed in reconciliation.”  It would only seem plausible that such attention intertwined with such commentary would be attributable … Continue reading →