by Mark Edge | Sep 13, 2024 | Emotional Health, Spiritual Health
One hundred years ago,* the bodies of two men were pulled from the Hudson River near New York City on the same day. One was a poor man who had won $5000 in a sweepstakes contest. He had gone on a spending spree and spent it all. The other body was that of a wealthy...
by Mark Edge | May 30, 2024 | Spiritual Health
Do you know why we observe Memorial Day? Maybe you are like little Alex at the church building. One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed Alex staring up at the large plaque that hung in the church’s foyer. It was a memorial: covered with names and small American flags...
by Mark Edge | May 16, 2024 | Emotional Health, Spiritual Health
Mother’s Day was Sunday, and I request that you let me get a little sentimental here. This time last year, my mom was in the last days of her life. As you might expect, I am thinking about her this year because it is my first Mother’s Day without her. I want to share...
by Mark Edge | Oct 5, 2023 | Emotional Health, Employee Productivity, Spiritual Health
How often have you been trying to meet a deadline, and a visitor drops by your office? Or you’re selling a product, and you get a service call? Or, as a parent, you lie on the couch while your child naps, only to have the phone ring? Interruptions can exhaust our...
by Mark Edge | Sep 28, 2023 | Emotional Health, Employee Productivity, Spiritual Health
I have a friend who grew up in East Texas in Wills Point. He recalled last week that a fellow moved into Van Zandt County a few years ago and began a men’s Bible study shortly after. My friend’s dad joined the group and thoroughly enjoyed it. Deion Sanders...
by Mark Edge | Sep 21, 2023 | Spiritual Health
He was young, handsome, and successful. His name was Ted Healy. By the time he was in his twenties, he was one of the most successful people in show business. He had already performed on Broadway, formed his own touring company, filmed several Hollywood movies, and...
