What I Learned from Watching the Olympics…in Person! [Part 2]
- October 11, 2016
- by
- Pete Hardesty
“I am building a fire, and every day I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match.” — Mia Hamm, American soccer player and 1996 and 2004 gold medalist.
When I was in Rio a couple months ago at the Olympics I had the privilege of meeting several gold medalists. One of them had medaled in the 2012 London Olympics, a guy by the name of Jason. He is now in the FBI. I asked him what it was like getting back after accomplishing such a phenomenal goal. He said...
The Dreaded “L” Word
- October 03, 2016
- by
- Anna Moseley Gissing
One slow Saturday morning not so very long ago, I was snuggling with my daughter in her bed. And from my vantage point two...
Lessons Learned from Changing Seasons
- September 28, 2016
- by
- Chris Lawson
My kids are totally giddy about the changing of seasons. Last week we moved from summer into fall – although someone forgot to tell...
Your Christian Friends Are Not A Church
- September 12, 2016
- by
- James Harris
I didn’t always feel this way. I remember as a new Christian talking to my Young Life leader, who held the view that he...
5 Random Jobs I’d Like to Have
- July 24, 2016
- by
- Whitney Hsu
As a SAHM, I don’t get too much time to dream of jobs I’d like to have. However, these are five jobs I...
What Death’s Taught Me
- July 20, 2016
- by
- Wells Thompson
You get more responsibility, you’re exposed to more crap, and you’re affected by more disease, destruction and...
Patriotism is for Everyone
- July 03, 2016
- by
- Whitney Hsu
When I realized my regular day to write here was the 4th of July, I considered asking the editor for the day off....
8 Reasons I Might Be Getting Old
- June 26, 2016
- by
- Whitney Hsu
Y’all. I’m 30. I know that isn’t old, and I don’t really feel that old most of the time. I’m in pretty good...
Are you restless?
- June 16, 2016
- by
- Ned Erickson
The most famous story Jesus ever told is called “The Parable of the Prodigal Son.” In the story, there is a father who has...
Not All Who Wander Are Lost
- June 09, 2016
- by
- Wells Thompson
There are many uncertainties that professional athletes have to face. For one, you never know how long you will be with the team you...