Baseball and Family Life

Body Even though we are in the midst of March Madness, baseball is in the air. A few years ago, I experienced a trip I had long hoped to take: Spring Training baseball in Florida to watch my New York Yankees.

OK Children, Let’s Chant to the Aztec Gods

Body (Editor’s note: Graphic details follow about the reality of human sacrifice by the Aztecs to their gods. The Aztecs “... sacrificed daily in the belief that the sun would not rise otherwise,” according to Lisa Lucero, a researcher and archaeologist.
Jim Priest

Serving each other in the family

Body “How may I serve you?” The young girl working in the fast food restaurant asked me that question the other day: She didn›t ask «What would you like to eat?» or say «I›m ready to take your order.» She said she wanted to serve me.

Letting Go is Part of Life

Body We’ve all seen a little kid holding on to a toy, refusing to share, and yelling “MINE!” Sometimes it’s cute but most of the time it’s annoying. We usually end up intervening, prying their little fingers from the item and telling the kid to “let go”.
Letting Go is Part of Life

No Snowplow Parenting

Body When I was 16 I tried out for my high school basketball team. My school of 1800 students had 60 guys try out that year. I knew my odds were slim. But I hustled and sweated and made the first cut to 40. Then I made the cut to 25.
No Snowplow Parenting

The Publisher’s Pen

Body I was in Daylight Donuts this past week getting some of their delicious treats for the grandkids. While there, I saw my dear friend Faye Chronister. She continues to go through cancer treatments but remains upbeat. She is very special to us and we need to keep her in our prayers….
The Publisher’s Pen

The Publisher’s Pen

Body A special thank you to Claudia Olivo for stopping by and helping me put up my new flag. I asked her about her mom Alice and she told me she was doing great. The Olivo family is very special to us and are life-long friends.
The Publisher’s Pen
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