The Looks We Give

Our church is doing some major remodeling right now so we’re meeting in the Fellowship Hall for a few weeks for our services. This has led to some new seating arrangements with chairs, piano, and pulpit placement falling victim to “wet paint” signs,...

What Benefits Others

I just finished reading Tony Dungy’s latest book – The Mentor Leader, while laying on the couch in our rental travel trailer. My wife and son are playing on the beach of the Gulf of Mexico, and my daughter is (finally) getting a good nap in the back of the...

Why Do I Run?

There are quite a few things I really enjoy doing. Running is not one I’d typically include on that list, for a number of reasons. It’s hard. I’m overweight. And right now, in July in Indiana, it’s hard to find a time when it’s not hot...

What's a modern day gladiator look like?

Tonight some guys are coming over to watch Gladiator with me in the barn.  Got the projector and surround sound hooked up and cranked up already, and will soon be moving the grill out there as well. Can’t wait. This whole weekend, in fact, is a bit chock...