When the Walls Come Tumbling Down
When the Walls Come Tumbling Down This week I was reminded of two famous speeches by American Presidents. First, Ronald Reagan delivered the famous line in 1987 …
When the Waiting is Finally Over
When the Waiting is Finally Over I remember the morning he walked into the room and everything had suddenly changed. Julie and I looked at …
Drifting Alone and Finding Hope
Drifting Alone and Finding Hope On January 29, 1982, Steven Callahan set sail from the Canary Islands, off the African coast, on a solo journey …
Diving in the Deep
Diving in the Deep Memorial Day weekend was famous in our Little Rock neighborhood, as that was opening day for the community pool, the day …
An Old Book, a Favorite Author, and Two Timeless Truths
An Old Book, a Favorite Author, and Two Timeless Truths Two historic events occurred this week. One was the sale of the most expensive book …
Following the Creator’s Design
Following the Creator’s Design It was the beginning of class, and we were waiting. The teacher had planned to entertain the squirming sea of freshmen …
Elevating Expectations
Elevating Expectations Before he became a Navy Seal, Mark Devine was a swimmer at Colgate University. One powerful exercise he learned from his coach was …
Patiently Pole-vaulting Through Transitions
Patiently Pole-vaulting Through Transitions This week I was reminded that my wife and my dad share a bit of interesting athletic history: both took part …
The Life Changing Glue of Friendship
The Life Changing Glue of Friendship I sat across the table from him over a stack of pancakes, a mess of eggs, and gallons of …
The Power of Speaking Life
The Power of Speaking Life The bleary eyed boy pushed on the handle and peered through the gap in the door. He prayed no one …