I​ wanted to introduce a series within my blog called “Stories of Grit and Glory.” In it, I wanted to highlight certain outstanding individuals who endured incredible hardship, overcame the impossible, and/or displayed astounding levels of courage, honor, and virtue. Sometimes stories, real or fiction, can add a little perspective into our own lives. When… Read more

I​t was Johnny’s last home game of his senior year. He was excited to take the field one last time. He was about to step up to the plate for his first at bat; he really wanted to make his last game count. The first pitch came… fastball; right down the middle; homer material. He… Read more

Introduction One of the many things Mark Twain is famous for saying is, “It is better to keep your mouth shut and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.” This quote certainly carries with it much wisdom as it mirrors Proverbs 17:28. However, I more or less… Read more