John Wooden is the greatest sports coach of all time. As coach of the UCLA Bruins men's basketball team, Wooden won 7 National Championships in 7 years and a total of 10 in 12 years. A remarkable and unprecedented feat. He was a true "wizard" of the game that created offenses and dissected defenses, but… Continue reading You Are Not John Wooden and That Is Okay
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25 Days of Giving: 2013
It is hard to believe that it is the eleventh day of November. The holiday season, our favorite time of the year, is vastly approaching. Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away and we give thanks daily for the blessings in our lives. We truly have a lot for which to be thankful. Thanksgiving also… Continue reading 25 Days of Giving: 2013
Chicken for Children
About a year ago I learned about the Dr. Bill Lewis Center for Children, a small nonprofit organization here in Fort Wayne that is impacting the lives of children who have been sexually abused. Yeah, I said children who have been sexually abused. Does that make you uncomfortable? Does it make your stomach churn? It should. It… Continue reading Chicken for Children
High-Fives, Hugs, and a Great Story
I exited the building and walked towards my car. My right hand red and throbbing from the day's repeated blunt-force trauma. My head pounded from the loud noise, the constant chatter, and the overall chaos. My heart raced a mile-a-minute from the exhilaration and the excitement. The corners of my mouth were sore from one… Continue reading High-Fives, Hugs, and a Great Story
Impact Lives as a Soul Medic
There are so many people hurting in our world. They are struggling to fit in, struggling to cope, and in some instances struggling to survive. They are overwhelmed with feelings of despair. Many have lost hope. We live in an age of negativity. Turn on the news and what do you see? You will see… Continue reading Impact Lives as a Soul Medic
Empowering Struggling Students
I sat quietly in my chair and looked around the small room that The Crossing Educational Center uses for Family Time. A diverse group of students worked to complete the given assignment. It wasn't the typical math problem, essay question, or science experiment. It was something completely different. Their task was to write their biggest fear,… Continue reading Empowering Struggling Students
Linnie Mae: An Exciting Time
It is an exciting time for our new book Linnie Mae's New Friends. We thought it was time to share another update. 1. We have print proofs of the book in our hands. We are reviewing them and making any needed changes and modifications at this time. Once finalized, we will give the green light… Continue reading Linnie Mae: An Exciting Time
Empowering Children To Change the World
A few weeks ago, our youngest daughter came to us with an idea. An idea that centered around others, specifically those that are homeless and in shelters. A population that MaKenna (age 12) has learned about, spent time with, and helped over the last couple of years. Those encounters and experiences have lit a passion… Continue reading Empowering Children To Change the World
It Is More Than Transportation
Day after day, I get in my car and drive. I drive to work, church, the store, to visit family, to get ice cream...blah, blah, blah. You get the point. Each day I drive to the places I need, and want, to be. Each day I do it without thought and without appreciation. I take… Continue reading It Is More Than Transportation
Showing Love Through a Teddy Bear
Did you have a favorite teddy bear or other furry animal as a child? A stuffed toy that you played with, told your secrets to, and snuggled with at bedtime? If you are like me, and most, you did. Your teddy bear was a friend that offered you a sense of security and a feeling… Continue reading Showing Love Through a Teddy Bear
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