A special place in the heart!

Since writing the book and giving the Your Life Matters message in speeches my view of the value of every life has expanded.   I don't want anybody to feel

No such thing as “Just-a” dad

My dad probably didn’t know how special he was.  His impact on my life was beyond measure.  But, in being faithful for a lifetime of manly responsibilities I think he

I’m just…

One of the worst things a guy can say about himself is, “I’m just….” “I’m just a roofer.”  “I’m just a kid.”  “I’m just an old retired guy.”  “I’m just an

Remember the Cost

The 4th of July is for celebrating our independence.  Memorial Day is for remembering the cost. Work that produces a good result, whether it is the satisfaction of a completed

Get your game face on.

            The last few blogs focused on losses and dark emotions.  When I quite avoiding them, I realized they were perfect times to put on my game-face. 

The Cost of Heroism

“Being a Christian is less about cautiously avoiding sin than about courageously and actively doing God’s will.” During the month of heroes I challenge myself to pay closer attention to

2014–You were made for it!

    You were made for this year. What do you think at the beginning of a New Year? Climate events, political momentum, health concerns and economic trends beyond our

Save Lives with Your Life Matters Message

When I wrote Welcome to the Big Leagues, I had the feeling I was onto something important.  People need to be encouraged with a transcendent message–how God sees them.  But,

Enjoy today. Do not worry!

    “We enjoyed the day, because there might not be a tomorrow in baseball.” You are right Cindy Chaney, and that is true for more than Big League utility

Coming up to bat everyday

“Every year Darrel had to earn his position for the ensuing year.  Every game and every at-bat had significance beyond the impact of the game.” Sometimes pressure brings out the best–intensity