Olympic Athletes Are Not Normal

Why do you want to be normal? The beginning of the 2024 Olympics caused me to think about that.  To get to the level of an Olympic athlete, one must not be normal.  It takes far more dedication than “normal” people are willing to give. And some of those athletes go even further. Take the … Continue reading Olympic Athletes Are Not Normal

Are you ready to move?

I have moved several times over the years.  Each time, I have dreaded the process of packing and leaving friends.  However, I have been glad to get rid of things that accumulated, meeting new friends, and seeing what God has in store. Moving can be a little scary, but it can be exciting as well. … Continue reading Are you ready to move?

How to be a good neighbor

Won’t you be their neighbor? As a boy, I enjoyed watching Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood.  Many kids did. We did not realize how countercultural his show was.  In a world full of division and hostility, Fred Rogers brought people together and showed us that we are all neighbors. We need another show like that today, do … Continue reading How to be a good neighbor

How to be a great citizen

Happy Independence Day! The atmosphere on July 4 is a special one.  People celebrate.  Many set aside politics to jointly appreciate being citizens of America.  Patriotism is on display. When I was young, one of the most popular ways that boys could become better citizens was through the Boy Scouts.  Though I joined when the … Continue reading How to be a great citizen