01Jul
Stake Your Flag on July 4th
What does it mean to stake your flag, or stand your ground? Our founding fathers showed courage and stood against the Crown of England when they signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776. In early...
24Jun
Guest Blog | Overflow, from Reel Life International
Allow me to introduce today’s guest blogger and great friend of mine, Michael O'Neal with Reel Life International. Enjoy! “To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very...
17Jun
For Fathers: The Paper Chase
“God was so real to my father that He became real to me.” —Missionary John PatonA paper chase, or “hare and hounds,” was the early predecessor of cross-country running and originated in England at the...
24Dec
Christmas According to a Bankrupt Composer
Whenever someone is willing to dig deeper into the Christmas story, there are vast arrays of riches to be discovered. This is true especially as it relates to words and phrases we use all the...
06Oct
Getting Your Number Called
A friend of mine "volunteered" to coach his daughter's sixth-grade soccer team. To miss the initial parent/player meeting lends itself to being nominated "coach," in which case the election naturally goes unopposed and the votes...
30Sep
“Coming Off The Ropes” Through Accountability
Bain Hamilton holding his pledge pinPHI "Guess what?" Bain Hamilton asked our group text along with the picture above holding his pledge pin. To which my brother Keith replied: "Please tell us you came off...
23Sep
PHI: A New And Not-So-Secret Fraternity/Sorority
PHI - traditionally known for being the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet; and the golden ratio in architecture and mathematics.PHI - for this blog represents a new and not-so-secret fraternity or sorority.The founding of...