In the beginning, family honor is a mere afterthought to Marty McFly, the main character of hit movie trilogy, Back to the Future. Personal honor, on the other hand, is obviously important to Marty. Whenever he is called “chicken” or it’s even suggested, he refuses to...
I have heard about the rise of the Millennials for the vast majority of professional career. And, as one of the youngest GenXers, born just a couple years before the commonly accepted Millennials origin date, I’ve had a unique perspective. On the one hand, I am...
It’s our wedding anniversary. Fifteen years ago today, I got into my Chevy Blazer and looked at the beautiful young lady that was seated in the passenger seat and said, “You’re my wife.” I think she responded with a simple, “Yep” but I really don’t remember. I...
As I joined with family to celebrate Mother’s Day last weekend, I could not help but reflect on the relationship that exists between my wife, Jenny, and I. Having dated many years before marriage and now about to celebrate our fifteenth wedding anniversary next...
Today’s post is about honor and how to honor. You see, today is my mom’s birthday and I probably would have sent her flowers or given her a simple birthday gift if she were still with us. Sadly, she passed away last year and, as I reflect on her life, I am...
Imagine a life where you were in constant fear of something. Imagine that being a big part of your legacy! Whether it’s a matter of where you are going to find the money to pay for a tank of gas or whether it is believing the gunman you think is holding your child...
This week isn’t going as planned. This week was supposed to be a staycation where I would put everything into motion for an upcoming book publication. On Saturday morning, I sat down with my cup of coffee at my computer and set about with building out the next couple...
We develop and use metaphors to define us, drive us and paint a complex picture in a simpler light so we can be better connected and unified in mind. It’s not a new practice. For instance, workplaces are often described as organisms, machines, brains, even prisons....
Food makes a wonderful gift. It’s one of the reasons potlucks are so popular – it gives people the opportunity to share recipes, collectively serve one another and, of course, fill our bellies and hearts. I often think about my grandma Dora when it comes...
With the news of the Connecticut school shooting still fresh in our minds, today’s devotion probably hit with greater impact than it might have otherwise done had that horrific event not occurred. The one line that reads: “Each Advent I mark the...
And you shall rejoice in all the good that the LORD your God has given to you and to your house… ~ Deuteronomy 26:11 This morning, I had a bizarre dream that I questioned if it was a message from God. I am convinced that I have, in my lifetime, had two distinct and...
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