Every year on Opening Day of MLB for the previous 38 years of my life, I was hopeful, but not optimistic that the Texas Rangers would make it to the World Series. The 2010 season was no exception as the team wrapped up Spring Training in Surprise, AZ and headed for Arlington. I guarded my … Continue reading 2010 Texas Rangers Season on Facebook →

When others suffer unexplainably, we often want to provide encouragement with words of explanation. “Everything happens for a reason,” we hear people say. “It will all work out in the end,” others proclaim. In the aftermath of the earthquakes and tsumani in Japan, many Buddhist survivors may be told, “Your karma (destiny) is that you … Continue reading Faith greater than Fate →

Though we often wish He would move sooner, God is always right on time. Everything in God’s plan has a proper time; the gap between the present and that proper time tests and cultivates our faith. When we are in the middle of intense suffering or pain, time is of the essence. We want relief. … Continue reading How Long, O Lord? →

More than ever, our children and youth need to know and follow godly role models who are walking in the Truth of God’s Word. Role models – from public to personal - have tremendous influence on us. Role models can be Athletes, Actors, Movie Stars, Musicians, Authors, Politicians, Scholars, Teachers, Coaches,  Pastors, Bosses, Parents, and … Continue reading Role Models Needed →