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Lucky me! I have had the privilege of seeing a fair number of cardinals lately. There are several families of

I’m not sure if anyone enjoys a fire drill. Drills come at inconvenient times, and it seems like no one

A small blockage that doesn’t seem to be causing too much of an issue can be a big deal. Take

This week is the week of the pumpkin. If you look around, there is pumpkin décor everywhere! There are pumpkin-spiced

We encounter things every single day that are “impossible”. Here are a few of those: An ant can carry 10

The beauty of the recent days – cooler temperatures, a bit of rain to quell the drought, leaves beginning to

“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” is a song from a movie that expresses what many of us think when we are

The TV show Survivor has aired for 48 seasons. If you aren’t familiar with the show, it is a reality

How many times do you walk into a room and forget why you went there? Or you are introducing people

Life is considered to be a beautiful thing. As we gaze at babies, we think of the beauty in their

Hummingbirds are creatures that ought not be able to do lots of things that they can do. Weighing in at

Fall isn’t typically the time we think of new beginnings – spring, entering a new year, sure, but now, notsomuch.

One of the gifts of getting older is clarity—clarity about yourself, your health, your family, and your vocation. The real

In every generation, there are leaders who not only cast vision but cultivate others to carry it forward. They lead

Over 77% of youth ministries and urban mentoring programs in the U.S. are led by part-time or volunteer leaders. Let that sink in.

Hype music, energy infusions, vitamins, caffeine, cold water, exercise, breathing techniques, sunlight, social interaction, rubber bands to the wrist…. Some

Getting up in the mornings is not my strong suit. I like my sleep. Getting up for work, or exercise,

As we look to this coming week, several people I’ve spoken with have significant events scheduled. 4 friends (2 couples)

I am currently wallowing in my losses. My NCAA Basketball bracket has been blown to bits, and my MLB baseball

Anyone who has had a baby fall asleep in your arms will tell you what an incredibly sweet time it

I love salt. When I get salted chips at a restaurant, I ADD salt. I just bought a bag of

I was recently asked this tough question: Why does God allow pain and suffering? Spoiler Alert- you will not glean

Well, THAT didn’t go as planned! This seems to be my mantra any time I pack a schedule for a

What do weddings, championships, graduations, royal officials, religious rulers, Olympic games, trees, and boxing all have in common? RINGS! Rings

Movies make use of the fear factor of people trying to outrun weather, or natural disasters – fires, tidal waves,

Chips, dips, wings, chili, veggie trays/fruit trays (just so you can say you had something healthy)…these are the foods that

If we all went by online advice and pictures for what we ought to wear, how we ought to look,

Stars are awe-inspiring things. I’m talking about stars in the sky, but there are representations of stars used for decoration,

Water currents are powerful things. They can be harnessed to create electricity, disperse pollution, and create efficiency (or inefficiency) of

Disco globes are back, but in my world, they never left. I own two full-sized mirrored balls, and a friend

“This week, we’re revisiting one of our most impactful posts from the past, filled with timeless wisdom and encouragement—may it

When you hear about a winter storm, you typically picture ice, snow, and cold weather. A weird winter storm just

There is a Christmas movie that came out almost 25 years ago (ouch!), that is still shown and talked about

Everyone knows someone who is pregnant. Some of those are pregnant for the first time. When that is the case,

Light wars have begun! It is that time of year when those excited for the extended darkness of the winter

I spent a good bit of my youth learning the ins and outs of fishing – surf fishing in the

“There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” Ernest Hemingway A friend

The most famous throne in history is the Peacock Throne. It was said to have been more costly than the

Being a grandparent is such a gift. Just the other day, I stopped by an event at my former church

Ghouls, apparitions, ghosts, and affiliated blood, gore, violence, and death are made into decorations and fun this time of year

I was out working in the yard last week and my next-door neighbor informed me that he was going to

Fort Freemont is an “obscure” fortress on the coast of South Carolina. You can rent and own beach houses right

A few weeks ago, my wife and I were visiting family and decided to go for a walk. As we

I apologize right away. Last week I wrote on patience and apparently that wasn’t enough. The Lord has continued to

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, version 1.0. A classic. 4 spoiled brat kids plus 1 Charlie Buckett win tickets

Last month, I went up to SharpTop Cove, a local Young Life property to visit friends. During my visit, I

“Be the person your dog thinks you are.” This is one of my favorite quotes. If you have a dog

Two officers of the US Army folded a flag meticulously and captivated all who watched them perform their duty. Since

It’s a fake!! Olympic gold medals aren’t gold! At least not solid gold. For some reason, this was the year

I just came inside from doing 3 hours of yard work in my pajamas. Sweaty, buggy, covered in dirt and

It’s all about the uniform. When my son was little, he would lay out his uniform in proper order beside

I watched a snake eat a frog. He started with the toes and worked his way up. It was a

It’s hoooootttt!!! This time of year is called the “dog days of summer” because for 20 days on either side

An odd souvenir from my recent vacation is a headache brought on by serious eye strain. I searched hard all

Here they come! The sparkle-booms that light up the summer nights to celebrate our freedom from the grind of the

In May, I thanked you for making Resurgence Leadership Foundation one of your yeses. Your prayers, words of encouragement, and

Skeletons are not just for Halloween anymore. They are everywhere! I am not sure what has made them so popular

When I was a kid, Saturday morning cartoons could get you to hop out of bed waaay easier than on

In reading community news this morning, the first thing to meet my eyes was an article about a pig that

Water speaks to me. Not so much the kind in a glass that I drink, I actually struggle to get

I was today’s years old when I realized that the moon rises and sets like the sun. I realize this

I’ve learned that there are two types of communication within an organization: internal and external. Typically, all external communication is

My dog becomes a spaz when any rodent enters our yard – and that is often. Squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits, and

Birds are funny. If you watch them, you can see their personalities, which look oddly similar to human personalities. Some

A naked 2-year-old streaked past us on the beach. His parents scrambled to catch him. He was laughing and wobbling

Weather is a crazy thing – there are stories, lore, tv shows and channels, and movies dedicated to the more

How we get grown is a mystery. We all do dumb stuff led by hormones, adrenaline, obliviousness, or intentionally tempting

RLF family, meet Tori Jones as she shares more on the transformative power of mentorship. Tori serves as the Training

Pollen and I are not friends. This time of year, arguably the most beautiful here in the south, has allergies

What do our social media profiles say about us? Whatever it says, we guide and tweak the way we are

As I sat in the Easter service at our church, I heard the all too familiar bell chime of someone

This past weekend, my wife JoAnna was working in the yard, pulling out the weeds of her flower bed. I

“The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” is often used to describe not only the Christmas season but also March

One of my dear friends went to heaven last week. This week her daughter got married. My friend insisted on

I got the punchbowl set when my son was about 4. I was over the moon. There were precious few

The most beautiful glassware I had ever seen belonged to my husband’s grandmother who went by the name “Tea Party.”

A friend of mine is in the throes of buying a fence company. The current owner is holding it like

Nothing catches your attention like something that isn’t supposed to be where it is. For example, a flower in the

In any mode of transportation, going over bumps, ruts, or holes is not usually fun or comfortable. However, man has

You actually CAN teach an old dog new tricks! I had a dog that lived to almost 17 years of

In every catastrophe, heroes emerge. In every lousy situation, blessings and miracles are realized. Sometimes, however, we are so bogged

During the “little cold snap” we had this past week, I experienced an arctic swirl of wind that hiked my

There are few things that invoke a massive flood of adrenaline and an exciting sense of adventure as the words

At the Resurgence Leadership Foundation (RLF), we envision a world where everyone and everything will be treated with dignity, respect

I recently saw something on social media that made me smile. It was a picture of a cross with a

Climbing trees used to be my favorite activity. It may still be, I just haven’t done it in a while.

There is so much fun and beautiful sentiment regarding the jolly fat man…the essence of Christmas giving. There is nothing

In seven days from now, the moment will finally arrive when children will leap from their beds and head to

The iconic Christmas figure, Buddy the Elf, has forever changed the way we all see the coffee at dive diners,

Black Friday and Cyber Monday should be named “Fabulous Friday and Marvelous Monday.” Advertisers do an incredible job of sending

Status reports. This is a big part of Thanksgiving with family. Whatcha up to these days? How’s the family? Your

Slap on a smile and focus on gratitude. If you don’t, you are not in the social style of the

Don’t give me a Zen moment unless I ask for it. If I pay for a massage or take a

I hate the word wait. I honestly would rather hear a “yes” or a “no”, even if that isn’t the

I have a sickness. It is called suckerforabargain-itis. Raise your hand if you love a good bargain. I will literally

Cats are kind of known for chasing shiny things, particularly sun reflections, flashlight spots, laser pointers, etc. We babysat our

Adulting: One Star. Do not recommend. When I was a kid, everyone told me not to wish my life away.

308 medals and 49 trophies. My brother and I were swimmers from age 8 to 18 (my brother even swam

“How was China?” many people ask this after seeing my social media posts overviewing this unforgettable opportunity. My response typically

They say the only thing constant in life is change. As someone who loves stability and predictability, I find this

I get an opportunity each week to sit and talk with wonderful people who wish to work on their English.

Arguments are fights without physical punches, but they can hurt just as much – or more. Having an argument with

Eagles can swim!! There are lots of little-known facts about eagles, but that has to be the one that caught

If Fig Newtons are your only experience with figs, boy have you missed out. My family has always had fig

If my husband or I are at home and we grab the keys to the car, my dog stands by

Sometimes you cannot decorate the narrative of today so that it sounds good. It just hurts. And it’s hard. Friends

Newsflash: some electronic equipment that is designated for sports and is waterproof has straps that do not withstand the hydro

I am an excellent worrier. If worrying were an Olympic Sport, I would stand on the top podium with the

How long can you hold your breath? When I was a swimmer, I could swim 75 meters underwater without taking

Mom and Dad are moving. They built their house 49 years ago. During that time, you grow a lot of

My dog almost died this week. I love my dog, Cubbie. She brought this on herself, but while waiting to

People carry things in various odd ways. In the last 3 weeks, in three separate countries, I have seen people

I have an earthly hero that jingled when he walked. He couldn’t leap tall buildings, but he could keep the

A friend of mine recently lost a ring. Not just any ring, but one that used to belong to his

Hello everyone, it’s Corn again. If you are reading this, then I want to say THANK YOU for giving, praying,

In 2019, my wife and I sold our house that we had lived in since 2001 and one of the

Forbes magazine publishes annual lists of the most powerful, most notable, wealthiest, or most innovative people. I usually read these

4 times. I left my house and came back inside FOUR TIMES before I eventually pulled out of the driveway.

Superheroes come in different shapes and sizes and have different superpowers. You can incite quite an argument with avid fans

What is the most average day of your week? For me, it is Wednesday. The day that seems the most

Death and taxes are the only sure things. No one is getting out of this life alive. When someone checks

Have you ever wanted something really badly, had to wait what seemed like an eternity for it, and then, it

The wedding is over. Months in the planning – down to the nittiest of grittiest details. A weekend full of

What does your kitchen table look like? Mine isn’t new, or pristine, or fancy, but rather it has years of

Feet are not the best feature of humans. I heard a comedian say that it is a good thing our

Have you ever had a day where you felt so much emotional weight that you physically felt bogged down? Like

When I give someone my patronage, I want to feel like a queen entering her throne room with all the

I love presents! I love to get them, of course, because, well, who doesn’t?! I admit that I do have

Remember back at Christmastime when we in the sunny south had a quick-onset, out-of-the-ordinary (for us) cold snap? All of

I love a good celebration! It is currently wedding season, according to the invites on our fridge, graduations are around

Ahhhh, Valentine’s Day. This utopian holiday is named after the saint of happy relationships and marriages. It is a celebration

ATLANTA – On most Monday evenings at Clear View Ministries Church, I meet with a group of 8-13-year-old boys. On

Have you ever flown on a plane and had the unfortunate luck to land on a “wing seat”? This row

I immediately break into a smile when I am dancing, or watching other people dance. It doesn’t have to be

I am averse to pain. I avoid it at all costs. I don’t even like watching people get hurt in

Big men and tiny dogs. I have seen more of this combo lately than I ever recall. I have a

ATLANTA – On most Monday evenings at Clear View Ministries Church, I meet with a group of 8-13-year-old boys. On

Pine-Sol packs a punch. A wonderful, powerful, cut through lots of gra-doo, punch. So do SOS pads. These, Dawn dishwashing

This is a famous question from one of my favorite movies, Cool Runnings. The movie is the story of the

Sitting here surrounded by toppled snowmen, tangled light strands, bent hooks, frayed ribbons and nativities with their pieces all out

“Come in, but please excuse the mess.” How often we greet visitors with these words, hoping they’ll forgive the clutter

Have you ever tried to reason with a 2-year-old? Or communicate with someone who speaks a different language? Or get

My husband likes Christmas lights that flash off and on or chase each other. He says they “twinkle” and look

Consider three scenarios: (1) Some people write on dollar bills before they spend them to see if, by random chance,

Travel traffic is heaviest on Thanksgiving Sunday. Most other big holidays have pretty ambiguous start and end times, but the

Men, in general, can banter with each other much more harshly than women, and they remain friends. Oddly, this kind

Some friends of mine and I just hosted a bridal shower for a “woman” who I held in my arms

Do you like garden vegetables? If you don’t, its ok. I didn’t for a long time. It was pretty much

I was a bird this week. A secretarybird, to be exact. For those unfamiliar with these beautiful creatures, they are

A plate spinner is someone who performs a fantastical feat of spinning lots of plates on top of broom handles.

“Whatizit?” This was the name of the mascot of the 1996 Olympic Games held in Atlanta. Actually, it was the

What started as a trusted advisor-advisee relationship between Art Williams and Resurgence Leadership Foundation President Cornelius Williams has grown into

I can’t think of anything I do that doesn’t require breathing. I was a swimmer back in the day and

I just went on the “rootiest” hike I have ever been on. You have no idea my delight at knowing