The Exceptional Life
“Steady application may not necessarily elevate the peaks of the super performer, but it can put a foundation under him … Continue reading The Exceptional Life
Category: Random Musings on Living Well
“It is what it is” Does Not Have to be Forever
“We shouldn’t make the mistake of moving automatically from “is” to “ought.”” — When God Goes to Starbucks: A Guide … Continue reading “It is what it is” Does Not Have to be Forever
You must at least get this right…
“If you love, you’re disciplined.” __Calvin Miller I insist… Try your hardest—I give you no slack when it comes to … Continue reading You must at least get this right…
I Hear Lake Water Lapping
A life without a lonely place, that is, without a quiet center, becomes destructive.” _Henri Nouwen A quiet place. Whether … Continue reading I Hear Lake Water Lapping
How Happy and New Year go Together
Pleasure-seeking, as we learn by experience, is a barren business; happiness is never found till we have the grace to … Continue reading How Happy and New Year go Together
Encouragement for Troubling Times
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” ― Winston Churchill. Encouragement … Continue reading Encouragement for Troubling Times
High Prices
Quickly now, name the top five things that irritates you about the person who is closest to you. (We talking … Continue reading High Prices
Make Some Noise!
“Whenever you come to mind I realize I’m smiling.” (A meme I saw that reminded me of my virtually perfect … Continue reading Make Some Noise!
A Friend’s Advice
“Guard your heart.” _Tom Gillum’s most oft repeated advice As I watch the world’s reaction to the October 7th horrific … Continue reading A Friend’s Advice
It Would Have Been a Christmas Miracle
“The trouble with miracles is that they are so unpredictable.” For a few days around our house Sonja was really … Continue reading It Would Have Been a Christmas Miracle
The ONE THING 