Who’s in Charge of Your Happiness?

A few years ago while on a trip to Gatlinburg, TN, my wife and I walked downtown to the shopping district.  While Lynne visited the stores that are designed to separate a woman from her money, I did what any real man would do:  I sat outside the stores on...

Why Does He Matter So Much?

December is finally here, and that means Christmas is not far behind.  For most of us, it can’t get here soon enough.  After all, it has been twelve long months since we have eaten as much as we will eat during the month of December. It has been twelve...

The Pitch I Wish I Could Take Back

When I was a sixth grader, I was sweet on a girl in my class named Judy. Whereas it was nothing but puppy love, to me it seemed very real.Now, it’s not that I had marriage on my mind, but I did find emotional comfort in knowing that she liked me, too. You can imagine...

Managing Your Mind

One time while walking with a co-worker through the hallways of the church where we served, he experienced a mental lapse which made him feel extremely foolish. He turned to me and said, “You know, of all the things I’ve lost, I miss my mind the most.” ...