Almost every weekend when my now two older children were younger, we would find ourselves at the soccer field for about 3-months out of the year. Something that I would find at the games consistently, both good and disturbing at the same time was the attitude and idea that no kid really ever loses …
“No one can develop freely in this world and find a full life without feeling understood by at least one person” – Dr. Paul Tournier, M.D. The moment I began this blog I knew a level of my privacy would be gone forever. For many reasons I was just fine with this. I’m …
When was the last time you had the opportunity to be a part of someone’s life and thought he/she was absolutely awesome? Almost as if they have appeared out of no where, suddenly on the scene of life overnight doing big things, presumably doing no wrong? Sometimes it may seem when people or a situation …
“When I am anxious, it is because I am living in the future. When I am depressed, it is because I am living in the past.” – Unknown author So for years I have been sharing with others that I was molested as a young boy. Not just for the sake of divulging …
“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” – Louis B. Smedes “Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future” – Paul Boese About two years ago I had the opportunity to attend a seminar at my church on forgiveness. Being raised in church …
If you were one of the fortunate ones that was able to have a bit a time off over the holidays, Monday morning it will all come to a tragic end. I’m sorry…the same applies to me as well. It was certainly a wonderful time to enjoy loved ones, slow down, have fun and simply …
[vsw id=”nKhN1t_7PEY” source=”youtube” width=”400″ height=”400″ autoplay=”no”] I have always loved this song. And like so many of us, as a kid I had no idea what I was singing about, but the melody sure was nice. Now as an adult I can appreciate the words, along with the melody. I think of love, good and …
I’ve always been fond of taking pictures. Typically ones of my family, nature and a wedding or two. I don’t consider myself a professional photographer, but every once in a while I will capture something that even strikes me, like this picture does (and I can be my own worst critic). I was traveling up …
So if you read my “About Me” page you will recall that I have been divorced twice. Not something I am proud of, but equally not something I am ashamed of any longer either. I cannot say the second marriage was a mistake, but more importantly a decision I made that I was not …
[vsw id=”6zRWuEDKLPc” source=”youtube” width=”500″ height=”400″ autoplay=”no”] Although my Blog doesn’t officially launch until Monday, I felt compelled to share a thought today. With all the negative news in the world, specifically about the Michael Brown case, I wanted to offer a perspective that fosters hope and suggest alternative solutions to a tragic epidemic. Living …
Hi! Thanks for stopping by my Blog. I’m a regular guy like anyone else. I’ve just decided to use my real life experiences to hopefully encourage and promote well being in relationships and our community. Hope you enjoy.
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