Religion Is a Crutch?
In 1999, former pro wrestler and governor of Minnesota, Jesse Ventura, said “Organized religion is a sham and a crutch for weak-minded people who need strength in numbers.” Is he right? Here’s my 5-minutes worth …
Introduction to “Stick the Landing”
Welcome to the “Stick the Landing” podcast. Each episode is designed to give you practical, useful tips on how to make sure you always land on your feet, regardless of whether or not your took …
The Story of Santa Claus
Santa Claus is surely one of the most beloved figures of modern times. But did you know that he was perhaps even more beloved long before he acquired a fur-trimmed red suit, a big round …
How COVID-19 Might Change the World As We Know It
Back in April 2020, I lay in bed early one Monday morning (2:29 a.m., to be exact), thinking about what all was going on and how COVID might change the world. I grabbed my phone …
How to Cope With Quarantine
As I sit here thinking through what all has transpired around the world in such a short time, my mind easily wanders to the thing that matters most—to me and to you: Our relationships. We …
Losers, Baseball, and Mindsets
A number of years ago, I had the privilege of sharing a morning devotion with 100 or so Regional Speech and Debate competitors from the NCFCA. The message I had for them was tailored to …
Thanksgiving Ushers in Peace!
When my kids were little, we spent many long hours traveling to the grandparents’ house for the holidays. In order to help our littles cope with the 6 or 10-hour trips (one way) they always …
Christmas Angels, Pt 1
No doubt about it: Christmas is a magical season. Short-lived though it may be, the Christmas Spirit transforms our lives and communities each year in a way that no other holiday even comes close to …
LUCKY!
Do you consider yourself to be a “lucky” person? How about a “blessed” person? In 2000, recording artist Rachel Lampa released a song that you may remember: “I am blessed / I am blessed / …
St. Patrick, Bold Faith
Are you familiar with the classic hymn, “Be Thou My Vision”? Did you know the story behind it was inspired by the life of St. Patrick? On the Eve of Easter (and during the Celtic …