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Why Do We Do These Things Called 14ers?
What is it that’s so enjoyable about hiking a 14er? Why do you do it? This is what a friend asked me upon moving to Colorado several years ago. I was pondering these questions yesterday after hiking to the top … Continue reading
Hope > Hate
Lord, I am tired. I am tired of all of this hate. I do not appreciate that while we wait, our nation continues to seal its fate. Ignorance and foolishness abounds and makes sounds that grate. These sounds of hate. … Continue reading
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More Than Conquerors
More Than Conquerors Romans 8:37 of the Bible talks about how we are “more than conquerors through him who loved us.” What does that mean? Well I am no Biblical scholar by any stretch of the imagination. But I will … Continue reading
Fire Burns Through Ice: A poem
Blistering cold wind blows in my face I huddle for warmth in pockets of my arms Numbness sets in My patience wears thin When comes the next blizzard For how long will it … Continue reading
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Why A Marathon Changed My Life
Have you ever had an experience that changed your life? Sometimes things happen to us that can shape the way we look at life and even live it. That happened to me recently. My dad runs marathons. As of this … Continue reading
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Hope, Melancholy, and the Autumnal Winds of Change
As we round the next corner into the fall season, I am reflecting on the theme of change in my life and others. I’ve always liked the fall; it means it’s time for football season, changing leaves, cider, pumpkin beer … Continue reading
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Watching A Football Match in London
Today is my first full day back from an amazing two-week journey to London. I went to London for a two-week Maymester Course for my University of Colorado-Denver MBA program. It was an amazing trip and a true blessing to … Continue reading
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Week 1 Observations of My Social Media “Fast”
So it’s been a week since Ash Wednesday, when I started my “fast” from social media. Below are five things that I feel and think after the first week. 1. Social Media can be defined quite broadly For Lent, I … Continue reading
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Social (Media) Experiment
Ash Wednesday marked the Lent season for the Roman Catholic church as well as many others. Lent is a 40 day time period prior to Easter to focus on repentance, prayer and self-denial. During this time I have decided … Continue reading
Feeling Deflated With the NFL
Remember when you were a little kid playing games with your friends in the neighborhood? Did you ever have a friend suddenly get “injured” right as you were beating them in a race? Or how about someone getting hurt or … Continue reading
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