If you spend your time chasing butterflies, they will fly away . However, if you dedicate your time to creating a beautiful garden, the...

"Give me roses while I am living." When I was a little boy, I can remember my mother frequently saying, “Give me roses while I’m living.”...

Houdini, likely the most famous escape artist, was not only a master magician but also an exceptional locksmith. This week, I came...

I remember the first day of second grade when my teacher asked the class what we did during the summer. When it was my turn, I proudly...

Jesus walked on this earth in human form to demonstrate the characteristics of His Kingdom. He wants us to follow Him. When bad things...

"Who Moved My Cheese? " by Spencer Johnson is a little motivational book about two mice, Sniff and Scurry. You might think it's a...

Many people look back on their teenage years as being some of their best years. I was doing pretty well, till I hit hit the 'Fumes Era'...

When I was a little tyke, my mom used to wake me by coming into my dark bedroom, pulling the curtains back , and saying "Look -- there's...

As children, my sister Linda and I eagerly anticipated the arrival of Spring each year. It consistently brought with it the fresh scents...

As a little boy standing beside his father looked up into the sky, he spotted a small speck moving across it. His father, noticed his...

How do you define 'Laziness'? (or are you just too lazy to give it a thought?) All of us define Laziness differently Are you ...

When I started searching for an illustration for this blog on "Character," I struggled to find an image. Character is difficult to...

When I was a teenager I would often cruise around Siler City with one of my buddies. His 'check engine light' would frequently come on,...

Action is the first step in starting anything. Whether launching a business, pursuing a goal, or making life changes, the first step is...

Many claim to have never seen a miracle when, in reality, we experience them daily! Miracles are often defined as extraordinary events...

We all know people who start every sentence with "What If. . ." They are typically asking a hypothetical question about a potential...

When someone says "the author of your own story," they mean   the one who shapes and controls the narrative of your life. Newsflash! You...

What are you planting? We often plant seeds without even realizing it through small acts of kindness, encouraging words, a listening ear,...

When I'm cruising down Hwy 30A in my little Mini-Cooper, every bump and pothole feels like a personal assault. The tiny wheels and tires...

Our exercise routine consists of doing diddly squats . Don’t be like Gertrude and Wilma, who insist they need to shed a few pounds...