“The more concerned we become over things we can’t control, the less we will do with the things we can control.” –John Wooden 00

I hate that word community—and worse, I dread that being in community is an absolute necessity to living a fulfilled, semi-sane life. Loners are skewed. They wobble. Even if you’re a genius, if you’re a loner genius you’ll be lonely.…

“When we focus on our gratitude, the tide of disappointment goes out and the tide of love rushes in.” —Kristin Armstrong 00

“I write about the power of trying, because I want to be okay with failing. I write about generosity because I battle selfishness. I write about joy because I know sorrow. I write about faith because I almost lost mine,…

“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” —Albert Schweitzer 00

You might be expecting a lard load of advice from a know-it all. Were it only so.  On the whole, habits have gotten the worst of me. Play word association, you say ‘Habit’ I say ‘Bad!’.  My strength is to…

“My conclusion on Free Will and Predestination…they are identical.” —Winston Churchill 00

Discouragement implies futility, induces emotional pain, suggests you will find relief if you quit trying. Your efforts may cease, but the pain will remain. Discouragement misinterprets the present and dooms the future. It stifles the now, foments hopelessness, and pockmarks…

It’s surprising how our response to an idea can be skewed by the sex or race of whoever shared the idea. I don’t consider myself a feminist, but I empathize with my female friends. I wish ideas could be presented…

“Suffering, failure, loneliness, sorrow, discouragement, and death will be part of your journey, but the Kingdom of God will conquer all these horrors. No evil can resist grace forever.” — Brennan Manning “The Christian life is not a constant high.…

“Anything is possible if a person believes.” –Jesus, Mark 9:23 (NLT) I’ve seen nothing to suggest Elon Musk believes in God, but he exemplifies a principle of Godly faith, a determined faith that transforms impossible into possible by denying impossibility.…

“There is no royal road to science, and only those who do not dread the fatiguing climb of its steep paths have a chance of gaining its luminous summits.” –Karl Marx 00

Taking personal credit for God’s blessing on your life is like congratulating a reflector for the light it shines. 00

If you let your bad mood control the day, then your bad day will yield a bad life, and your bad life will cause a bad mood. Discipline yourself to act regardless of how you feel; and your disciplined actions…

“The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do.* “You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure ,…

“A bad politician is one you disagree with.” –Winston Churchill 00

Several years ago I was in poor physical shape, low energy and flabby like a sack of flour. Inspired by Lance Armstrong and the Tour de France, I got a bike, bought some magazines, did some solo rides, did some…

“Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.” -Samuel Johnson 00

Who knew that 35 years of living with monthly menstrual cycles was preparation for menopause? 00

Author Jerry Jenkins wrote many ‘as told to’ autobiographies of great athletes such as Orel Hershiser, Walter Payton, among others. Jerry said a common denominator among the great athletes: they were all extremely competitive. John Wooden said, “What is competitive…