I opened my eyes this morning. I heard the soft breathing of the women I love. I touched her cheek with my fingers. I smelled fresh coffee brewing. I tasted the sweet joy of God’s forgiveness. His mercy and grace are new every morning. This was a new day and anything is possible.
A Personal “Thank You” from the Wealthiest Man in the World
I celebrated my 67th birthday last week and it was one of the best weeks of my life. I got more good wishes and caring messages than all the previous 66 years of my life put together. Those messages had a profound affect on my soul.
A Big Truck, no Bites and Three Life Lessons!
Alan Maxell is a friend with a huge heart and a generous spirit. When he told me of this true experience he had with his grandson, I knew right away it was a story I had to share with someone. Who better than you? And what time would be better than now?
A Tribute to My Dad, a POW, and a Veteran of Two very Different Wars
Today I honor the Veteran I loved the most by remembering my Father’s last battle and his ultimate Victory. My Dad was a survivor of the Bataan Death March, the survivor of three and a half years as a prisoner of war, and the ulimate survivor of a five year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Several years ago a very public …
Two Lessons I learned from My Hero!
In 1995 I had an experience that changed my life forever. I got sucked in by a promotional testimony in our church. I watched as cute little boys between the ages of 8 and 12 described what a mentor program had meant in their lives. They looked at their volunteer mentors as if they were heroes. That’s what I wanted …