A mass tragedy has struck once again this year in the community which we love and live: On Tuesday night, June 7th, five bicyclists were killed and at least four more were seriously injured after being hit by a pickup truck north of Kalamazoo. I didn’t know any of the victims personally, but have friends who […]
It’s sort of an unspoken rule that good Christians refrain from using the word “luck” when describing happy circumstances. By far the more spiritual word is “blessed,” for it connotes divine intervention by God as opposed to mere chance. But I have wondered: what’s really the difference between these two words, and do Christians use […]
Unimaginable shock, grief, pain, and the sudden, horrific loss of innocent victims: “On Saturday, Feb. 20, when a gunman unleashed hell with the trigger of his 9 mm handgun in the deadliest shooting spree the community has ever experienced. What once seemed unfathomable here is now horrible reality. Six people are dead, struck down in a span […]
Note: We gathered on a very snowy night here to celebrate and honor Saga Steve’s life and legacy on Wednesday, February 24th. I enjoyed sharing some of my own thoughts and memories on behalf of the Hillsdale College Alumni Association, at this beautiful service, and it was a pleasure to do so along with community […]
Although I knew it was coming soon, I was a bit shocked and deeply saddened to hear of my friend, Stephen “Saga Steve” Casai’s passing on at the age of 64 late yesterday afternoon. He had been fighting terminal brain cancer and suffering since last September. Steve was truly one of the kindest, dedicated, sincere, […]
I have struggled at times wondering why some people, especially those who identify themselves as Christian, are so judgmental about wealth and bankruptcy. I hope this post will offer grace and understanding to someone else going through bankruptcy, and enlighten those who look down on those of us who have experienced the highs and lows […]
I had the honor of having lunch with former NFL Quarterback Tim Hiller last week. He is the author of an excellent new book called Strive: Life is Short. Pursue What Matters. As a college football fan, I first became aware of Tim about ten years ago when he was the Academic all-American quarterback for […]
My wife put up three simple letters on our fireplace mantel while decorating our home for Christmas this week: J.O.Y. Joy is a far more dynamic force than most of us realize. It has the power to reignite our passion for laughter and celebration. It can free us to rise above endless demands as we […]
It was another ugly week for politics and Christianity, our nation, and the world for that matter, mostly fueled by the recent terrorism events, and I certainly let some of my emotions get the best of me. Aren’t we better than this? Maybe we should all step back, pause for a bit, and consider […]
Think about your closest and best friends. The ones that love you for who you are and not what you do. They know everything about you, the good bad and ugly, yet they love you the same. The more you know someone, the more comfortable you are around them. The more you know and experience […]