The Supreme Gift

The Supreme Gift

 Twenty-five years ago, I stumbled upon a copy of the Library of Congress magazine, Civilization, while waiting at the dentist’s office. One of the articles captured my imagination, and I’d like to summarize it for you. I give full credit to Civilization for the...

Cerebral Palsy–Inspiring Power

 I realize that 99.9 percent of you may have no desire to ever do mission work, and that’s okay. But let me tell you about one man who, according to 99.9 percent of people, could never do mission work—and yet he did. I first heard about Robert Reid in college. A...
Hidden Solutions to Your Problems

Hidden Solutions to Your Problems

 Recently, I was required to show my driver’s license to gain entry into a venue. I looked inside my billfold, and my license was not there. I didn’t panic. I calmly and methodically scrolled through the contents of my billfold. No license. I stepped out into the...
Everybody is Somebody’s Somebody

Everybody is Somebody’s Somebody

 In his book How to Become a Rainmaker, Jeffrey Fox tells a story about young people working in a restaurant in an affluent part of the city. It was lunchtime, and a group of high school students was working hard, busing tables and serving customers.  A diner was...
Are You Projecting Defeat or Victory?

Are You Projecting Defeat or Victory?

 It’s football season, and millions of Americans and people all over the world are enjoying watching the games. One aspect of football that stands out to me is the importance of leadership, especially from quarterbacks. When I was a boy, there was a competition to...