The headline simply read: Lake County considers ‘trash-cams’ at school cafeterias. Apparently, in the unending efforts to get kids to eat better, the school board in Lake County, FL, had decided to force children to take a vegetable at every lunch. While they were making it a must to take the vegetable, the kids decided… Read More »
The Real Awards Night
The glitz, glamour, stretch limousines, red carpet, photographers unending picture taking, the careers solidified, and the legends celebrated all point to a grand evening at the Grammy’s. Artists are recognized for album of the year, best new artist, record of the year, song of the year, and many other accolades with a beautiful trophy that… Read More »
The Buck Stops Here
In 1945, President Harry Truman was given a gift, a sign that simply read “The Buck Stops Here”. Being displayed on his desk for years, this sign would serve as a statement of responsibility and a reminder that at some point, the “buck” – or marker – can no longer be passed. He must take… Read More »
A Look at Leadership
By the time Joshua is mentioned in the Bible, the children of God are already out of Egypt and wandering in the wilderness. Exodus 19:1 makes reference to a time that would have marked roughly 50 days between the escape from Egypt and the arrival at Mt. Sinai, where the 10 Commandments were given to… Read More »
Friend or Foe?
Name some of the greatest match-ups of all time. 1. Road Runner and Wiley Coyote 2. Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier 3. The Civil War – Northern vs. Southern States When you read this list, chances are your memories are stirred, bringing up childhood favorites, ESPN reruns, and even lectures or documentaries highlighting certain battles.… Read More »
Begin Where They Are
For many, the subject of mathematics is difficult enough. When to divide, what to multiply by, and worse yet, what symbol equals what mystery value are all part of the “exciting details” that drive some students crazy and others to the brink of nearly uncontrollable joy. What if your teacher decided to begin explaining a… Read More »
Seeing God’s Good in “Bad Times”
Imagine yourself, setting out on a foreign mission trip to spread the Gospel. When you arrive in the country of your destination, you rent a car and begin driving to your first stop. Along the trip, you all of a sudden see the flashing lights of the local police. They pull you over and arrest… Read More »