The Other Side
One day a young Buddhist on his journey home came to the banks of a wide river. Staring hopelessly at the great obstacle in...
Spiritual Kung Fu
Ephesians 6:10-18 is key in practicing our Spiritual Kung Fu . . . Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the...
Are You Easily Offended
Offended???
of·fend·ed: resentful or annoyed, typically as a result of a perceived insult.
Have you ever known someone that is easily offended...Someone that practically looks for reasons...
I’m A Better Person After You Leave The Room
I am fortunate to have a great relationship with my two children. Although they are well behaved and respectful when they should be, there...
How Does your Ego Compare to your Life’s Accomplishments?
Over the past couple of decades, as I've gotten older and have begun paying more attention to my life’s accomplishments. I've not done this...
To Battle or Not
Go to battle for...
...the dignity of a friend
... your health
... a worthy cause
Don't go to battle...
...over meaningless disagreements
...for the benefit of your ego
...to make...
How Can My Children Learn Empathy?
Teach your children empathy — the ability to walk in someone else’s shoes — with these fun age-appropriate games from Dr. Robyn Silverman.
For more...
Buying An Hour of Daddy’s Time
The man came home from work late again, tired and irritated, to find his 5 year old son waiting for him at the door.
“Daddy,...
Martial Arts Journalism
Thoughts on Martial Arts Journalism
I consider myself a martial arts journalist and I take my job very seriously. For me, the job of a journalist...
Make Good Choices
Every day we are faced with myriad of choices. Most of the time, they seem pretty insignificant.
I am hungry for a snack, should I...
Sport Karate: Yesterday 1967 And 2005
Here is story you might have heard about in rumors or as the guys gathered after a tournament or from the source. The pioneer...
Going Through the Motions
I am sometimes guilty of going through the motions and I'm probably not the only one that is been guilty of physically being in...
A Step Toward Courage
Bobby played center on our High School football team and had a disease that affected his ability to run. I remember watching him as...
Here Is Your Life
God is giving my unborn daughter instructions before handing her the life within which she is to be born.
Sweetheart, here is your life.
You will...
Fear Scares Me
I don’t like bugs or cockroaches and I don’t know why.
I don’t think they’re going to bite me or hurt me but I’m afraid...
Enjoy Life Because of What You Bring Into It
Enjoy life because of what you bring into it rather than expecting life to supply the enjoyment for you.
Early morning on a trip through...