Greetings! Over nine years, Ray Romano, star of the sitcom, “Everybody Loves Raymond”, rose from struggling comedian to one of the highest-paid actors on television. After the taping of the last show in May 2005, Romano came out and spoke to the studio audience. He reflected on his past and future, now that the show […]
Somewhere I read that as many as 10 percent of Americans, some 30 million people, suffer from some form of Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). Its many causes include chronic diseases, sleep deprivation, and alcohol use; there are also many who believe that stress is an underlying factor. And while there are no numbers available, I […]
Many people believe that John Wesley started a church. But that is not exactly true. Instead of starting a church, John Wesley, along with others began a movement. At the very foundation of this movement were small groups, (Wesley called them classes). And central to these classes was the question that would be asked each […]
It is a place I don’t like being, but I find myself there often. It is a lonely place; it is a scary place. Maybe you have been in that place, too. Who knows, perhaps you are living in that place today. You’ve trudged up a lonely mountain, sat cross-legged for five hours with a […]
Greetings! I read a story about a young man who died in a tragic motorcycle accident. His mother made an unusual decision. She arranged for the wrecked Harley Davidson bike to be buried alongside her son. In response to a reporter’s question, she sobbed, “It was his whole life.” What if that burial practice was […]
In a sermon, I shared that I was struggling with the father-of-the-groom rehearsal dinner toast. A number of you have asked about the toast, so here is an excerpt for you to read. I hope you find some nugget that will inspire you and move you closer to the God of grace that I love. “Zach, […]
I had not been on my bike for quite a few weeks, so I was looking forward to a good ride on Saturday morning. Maybe it is the feeling of freedom or the wind in my face, but for some reason, the stresses of life seem to disappear for those few moments I am riding […]
