An ethical person ought to do more than he’s required to do and less than he’s allowed to do. You can’t mandate morality. Call it what you want—morality, ethics, or character can’t be codified. Laws, rules, and regulations are always lowest common denominators. Attempts to legislate moral behavior simply create a cottage industry aimed at […]
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Oh, my friend, it’s not what they take away from you that counts. It’s what you do with what you have left. Hubert Humphrey Do you ever fear positive thinking? I do. Of all the fears that might haunt us, why in the world would we fear a positive attitude?
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Happy Saturday! If you’re new to THE CRAZY QUEST, you may wish to read about it here. Basically, I’m tracing my journey as I attempt to answer the question: What would you do if you didn’t know you couldn’t do it? This week of training: 109 miles MILESTONES We all want progress, but if you’re […]
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This is perhaps my favorite scripture. I love the picture it portrays, and it’s something of which I need to be reminded daily. Jesus said, “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, […]
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When I hear somebody sigh, “Life is hard,” I am always tempted to ask, “Compared to what?” Sydney J. Harris I’d like to announce the release of a new e-book titled STICKS AND STONES: Finding Freedom In The Face Of Criticism. It’s a free PDF download. You can click the link in the sidebar or […]
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Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever. Lance Armstrong Edward Kennedy’s passing last week prompted some surprising reflections for me.
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Happy Saturday! If you’re new to THE CRAZY QUEST, you may wish to read about it here. Basically, I’m tracing my journey as I attempt to answer the question: What would you do if you didn’t know you couldn’t do it? This week of training: 127 miles WHERE AREN’T YOU TRYING TO GO? We’re told […]
Continue readingGentle Jesus, Meek And Mild?
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” [Matthew 11:28-30] Jesus can […]
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First, a bit of news: I’m excited to announce the impending release of a new free e-book titled STICKS AND STONES: Finding freedom in the face of criticism. We’re putting the finishing touches on it, and I hope it’ll be ready within a few days. Keep checking back for updates. Now–to more important stuff … […]
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A leader inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more. A reader recently emailed and asked if I ever did motivational speaking with groups of young people. I love speaking to kids. You don’t teach math for thirty-five years, especially at the middle school level, if you don’t like interacting with […]
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Happy Saturday! If you’re new to THE CRAZY QUEST, you may wish to read about it here. Basically, I’m tracing my journey as I attempt to answer the question: What would you do if you didn’t know you couldn’t do it? This week of training: 141 miles COASTING If you’re coasting, you’re either losing momentum […]
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Sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never hurt me. Really? I think that innocent childhood adage should be revised. Sticks and stones can break my bones but words … can break my heart. Broken bones will mend, but surgery can’t heal a broken heart.
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