Is It Weird?
When I was in high school, all four years, we had a vocab book in English class. Every week, there was a new list of words and definitions and useage to learn. I remember practically nothing from those...
View ArticleAdventist University of Health Sciences
On February 1, I had the honor of keynoting for Adventist University of Health Science’s nursing convocation. This was here in Orlando and, while I love to travel, it’s also pretty nice to wake up in...
View ArticleOnly So Much Time
Okay, I probably share more info about our marriage than the Hottness would like. Sorry, babe. You have full right to take down anything from this blog that misrepresents anything about us, okay? We...
View ArticleWe’re All In This Together
The news and Facebook are blowing up with everyone making preparations for this major noreaster that is blowing in today and tomorrow. Reports are that Boston could get up to 30 inches of snow. That’s...
View ArticleEinstein’s Dilemma…Or, Not So Much
Here’s a quick and dirty recap of a Facebook status I just read: Professor to student: Son, you are a Christian, right? Student: Yes, sir! Prof: And you believe God is all good, right? Student: Oh...
View ArticleMoments of Compassion When Minutes Count
In just a couple weeks, I’ll be in Fort Lauderdale presenting for the Emergency Nurses Association annual convention. Very pumped to be working with this group! One of the things I hope to bring across...
View ArticleDo Blind People Go To The Movies?
Back in my college years, I spent three summers working at Camp Mo-Val, a United Church of Christ summer camp outside Union, Missouri. My first summer, I was less than three years into blindness and...
View ArticleThank You For Listening To Me
Recently, I had dinner with a gentleman who helped bolster something I’ve known for years. Here’s the story…. In 1969, Jim was injured by a grenade in Vietnam. In addition to the physical injuries he...
View ArticleIs cancer cureable?
This story is 12 years old. I was fresh out of college and chatting with a woman in her mid-50s. She asked questions about my hospitalization and recovery and, as with many folks, wanted to share her...
View ArticleWhatcha Wanna Leave Behind?
Last week, the mother of a high school friend passed away after a two year bout with stomach cancer. This friend’s family went to the same church as we did growing up, so I’ve pretty much known them...
View ArticleWhew!
So, why hasn’t your faithful blogger been, well, a faithful blogger as of late? Here goes: March 1, my newest book, “Everyday Inspiration” was released! If you haven’t gotten your copy, they’re now...
View ArticleFlights and Frustration
Oh, don’t worry! By this title, you might think I’m getting ready to vent about delayed flights or lost luggage or the like. Negative. But, before I get into the meat of this notion, let me pose a...
View ArticleWhen Mistakes Happen
I’m not perfect. Shocker, right? Here’s another one: you aren’t, either. No one is. We’re this very frail thing called “human.” And as humans, we’re going to make mistakes. Duh, right? You all know the...
View ArticleWhy I Don’t Mind “Buying” My Friends
During my sophomore year at Missouri State, every Wednesday I would wake up early, shower and shave and then don a shirt and tie for the day. I would also attach a small, triangular pin over my heart....
View ArticleDead People Cannot Read Our Words
Crass title, huh? Still, it’s true. The Hottness, mE, the Divine Ms. M, AKA, Marvelyne, my wife, is known for making this statement: I don’t want people to say things at my funeral they wouldn’t say...
View ArticleStaff Infection
This week, I’ve probably talked to no less than 20 different receptionists, secretaries or admin staff. Anyone who works with the public will usually tell you that the vast, vast majority of people are...
View ArticleWhat Do You Do When It Gets Real?
I haven’t had any personal interest in basketball since I was playing in intramurals as a 5th grader. Sure, in high school, I went to games to cheer on my classmates and friends, but I realized early...
View ArticleWhy I’d Rather Watch Family Guy Than An Inspirational Movie
“Dude, you’re into Family Guy?!” This question was asked via E mail yesterday by a guy I’ve known for the last six months. He’s a very successful businessman, just a couple years older than me and we...
View ArticleDo You Delight In Death?
Answer that question. Do you? I think most people’s immediate answer is no, I do not. And that’s probably a good generalization. Death is sad and tragic and hurtful to those who knew the deceased,...
View ArticleAn Open Letter To MCHS Class of ’93
In a couple months, we’ll be celebrating our 20 year class reunion. I know, I know…I look so young. Whateves. And yesterday, I was honored to present for West Orange High School here in Orlando, the...
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