Soaring on Eagle’s Wings
Every year when autumn arrives, millions of monarch butterflies begin their lengthy migration from southern Canada and northern United States to spend the winter under the protection of the pine forests in central Mexico. As they migrate to such extensive distances, the butterflies will encounter numerous extreme challenges in their survival. For over three months,
The Elements of Revival
In April of this year, cyclist Lance Armstrong came through North Georgia when he participated in the Tour de Georgia. It was meant to be a tune-up for another run at the Tour de France title. At the time, he was the reigning six-time title holder of the Tour de France. That fact alone was
Heavenly Secrets
When White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove recently disclosed classified information regarding the identity of an undercover CIA agent, he not only put the life of the agent at risk, but he violated the laws of confidentiality. In moments like this, one has to wonder, just how secure are the secrets of our
Heavenly Secrets
When White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove recently disclosed classified information regarding the identity of an undercover CIA agent, he not only put the life of the agent at risk, but he violated the laws of confidentiality. In moments like this, one has to wonder, just how secure are the secrets of our
The Lord’s Timing
When I began trying to teach my son how to hit a baseball this year, onlookers would have thought either I was Nolan Ryan or my son was destined to break the all-time strikeout record. It was the greatest effort in futility I had witnessed in some time. What made such a frustrating moment for
Father’s Day
During a recent little league game in which my son was playing, I made an interesting observation. When a child got a hit or made a catch, for the most part, it was the women who were cheering in the crowd. I was amazed that most men sat there silently. However, when you began to
A Mother’s Womb
Ever since the beginning of time, men and women have shared differences that have left the other scratching their head with both confusion and curiosity. Naturally, there are the physical differences and the role differences. Men are by nature a protector and provider, while women nurture and nurse. However, while many of the differences have
Let it Rain
Have you ever found yourself caught out in the rain? During one of our recent deluges, I took note that the sky was dark, and that rain was imminent. However, I made the fatal mistake most men would make. I thought I could get out of the car, run my errand, and be back before
Breath of God
Is there anything in life that is as sweet and precious as a newborn baby’s breath? To a new parent, the touch of their breath against your hand, your face, or your neck brings such a peaceful assurance. Their breath is an awesome reminder of the responsibility just placed into our hands. In those first
Are Your Standing FOR or AGAINST?
Have you ever read Washington Irving’s well known short story “Rip Van Winkle?” The story is based on a German folk tale about a man who was cheerful, but lazy. He was married to a nagging wife who drove him to the highest parts of the Catskill mountains. There, he met a strange fellow who
Thou Art…Thou Shalt Be
One of the most watched movies of all-time is the children’s favorite, “The Wizard of Oz.” I doubt if there is a child out of the last 4 generations that has missed seeing it. Isn’t it amazing how the characters have maintained their youth? Their story is still as relevant today as it was when
Taking By Storm
In the spring of 1970, my parents took me to my first ever drive-in movie experience. There, we watched the John Wayne classic “True Grit.” In the movie, John Wayne played the rugged, cantankerous Rooster Cogburn. Although he was aging, ole Rooster was not afraid of a challenge. To this very day, I can still