Christianity Is Not a List of Things to Avoid
A couple of days ago, John and I were at Strand Books on the corner of 12th Street and Broadway in New York City. Strand has been in business since 1927 and boasts the tagline, “18 miles of books.” By the looks of the inventory, the claim is no exaggeration. At the back of the […]
When Trying Harder Doesn’t Work
Recently I was asked to verbalize four or five words that describe myself. I struggled with the request. I could think of dozens of adjectives I would like to say accurately depict who I am, but in reality, it was just a wish list. Most of the traits I long to possess pertain to character […]
The Power of Example
For years sports experts claimed it was impossible for a human being to run a mile in under four minutes. In May of 1954, Roger Bannister became the first person to shatter the assumption, running a mile in 3:59.4. By doing so, he accomplished a feat many declared impossible. Interestingly, Bannister held the record for […]
How To Thrive
A few days ago, as I was leaving to get my car repaired, I grabbed my iPad to pass the time I’d spend waiting. Later that morning, when I opened the device, the screen was black. I’d failed to charge the battery, and therefore, the perfectly good iPad was useless until I plugged it into […]