A high wire acrobat had a line stretched across Niagara Falls and announced to those watching that he would push a wheel barrow while walking across on the wire. He looked at one observer and said, “Do you have faith that I can do this?” The man said, “I do.” Read more…
Have you ever been challenged to take a risk and wondered, “Can I or should I do it?” As part of a grandfather’s (me) STEM education program for granddaughter (age 6-picture), I proposed that she walk on AA grade eggs in the carton. There is a STEM message in there somewhere. Read more…
I love the guys staying in our winter shelter — some looking to change their lives and others just existing. Those attending our anger management class today, want a solution. Managing emotion and anger requires adopting core beliefs, taking key steps with some new thinking and then practice, practice, practice. Nobody says the process below Read more…
When was the last time you sat around a table talking about anger problems with men who live in a shelter? When is the last time you talked with anyone about a personal anger issue? Today I had the privilege to lead a class on anger management with 6 guys (smiling Read more…
Have you been angry in the last 24 hours? Are you an angry person? There is a big difference in those statements. In the homeless shelter where I volunteer, a few men are in a constant state of discontent and anger. I consider them to be angry people-a lifestyle. We all will Read more…
“Where do you stand with the homeless?” That question was posed to me 13 years ago? I didn’t stand anywhere because I had ignored the whole problem. The homeless weren’t a problem to me; I didn’t live near their world; and maybe I didn’t really care. The problem of homelessness is now front Read more…
Clemson beats Alabama for the national title in the exciting last few seconds. Clemson Coach Dabo Swinney responding to an ESPN reporter about the win: “I told these young men to ‘let the light that is in you shine brighter than the light that shines on you.’” That comment immediately resonated with me, Read more…
I am a big Seattle Seahawks fan, and of course, of QB Russell Wilson. Russell has orchestrated several successful 4th Quarter drives that ended in a victory for the Hawks. Win or lose they are fun to watch. He also brings a positive outlook on life whether winning or losing, Read more…
In my ministry to homeless men and seekers of a faith walk, I like to ask three questions: What do you believe? Is it true? What difference does it make? Perhaps this is a good exercise for all of us who hold traditional beliefs related to the Trinity. If you Read more…
What is “thankfulness” and what is its value to you and me? It is not just a state of mind. Thankfulness requires practice as well. Let me share my story and the role of being “thankful.” At age 50, I moved from a highly paid position to a self-employed life Read more…