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
Culture
Upstream or Downstream?
When I was young, all of the cool kids wore two different colored Izod shirts (one on top of the other). Later, Jams clothing was the rage. And today, whether it’s shoes, coats, or auto accessories, young people still go with the flow. (Adults do too, of course.) Most people tend to go along with … Continue reading Upstream or Downstream?
Are You Worried about the Next Generation?
I experienced two things this past week that caused me to think. I had the opportunity to help with a school’s See You at the Pole event. I also had the opportunity to speak to the Baptist Student Union at ECCC about making a difference. Both opportunities involved great teens and young adults. However, both … Continue reading Are You Worried about the Next Generation?
Kindness Could Make a Comeback
What is going on in our world? People can be mean. Many people are mean. Every year as election time nears, the level of unkindness seems to get higher and higher. It is not because of one political party. It comes from all sides, and it is ugly. It is not right. However, it is … Continue reading Kindness Could Make a Comeback
Mississippi has the opportunity to vote for life or death
Amendments 26 I'm sure that you have heard about it, but what have you heard? For those who have not actually seen what the wording is (that Mississippians have the opportunity to vote for or against), it is this: "Should the term 'person' be defined to include every human being from the moment of fertilization, … Continue reading Mississippi has the opportunity to vote for life or death
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