Something Different
Just some early morning thoughts from me to you…
“Dear children, keep yourselves from idols.” 1 John 5: 21 (NIV)
Wow! How about those headlines! (more…)
July 26, 2010
July 19, 2010
The Promise of a Generation
Just some early morning thoughts from me to you…
“Special and rare are those who can see the potential in the child standing before them without having to see its fulfillment—but those who do see the potential are the builders of the promise of the next generation.” Anonymous
It’s been my experience that moments similar to those of this past weekend usually come to an end. (more…)
July 12, 2010
The Right Way to Behave
Just some early morning thoughts from me to you…
In a departure from tradition, today’s “…early morning thoughts…” come from a “guest contributor”, my son, Nathan.
Nathan has co-authored with Coach Tony Dungy three New York Times Bestsellers; but the real reason I am proud to share his offering today with all of you is because he is our son, and a man of faith, character, compassion and sensitivity to all, and a Godly example of a husband, father, son and friend. (more…)
July 5, 2010
A Moment In History
Just some early morning thoughts from me to you…
The Lord to Solomon: “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
II Chronicles 7:14 (KJV)
He couldn’t have known the significance it would have in our Nation’s history. Yet something within him called for the inscription. (more…)
June 28, 2010
Values to Stand For
Just some early morning thoughts from me to you…
“Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents. Mostly what God does is love you. Keep company with Him and learn a life of love.
Observe how Christ loved us. His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn’t love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us. Love like that.”
Ephesians 5:1-2 (The Message)
Dick Enberg, legendary and respected sportscaster, said it well:
“His greatness was only exceeded by his goodness.” (more…)