This past weekend my wife and I went for a stroll through a very old cemetery in Alton, Illinois. I used to spend hours upon hours in that graveyard, walking and reading the headstones and monuments, back from the age of eleven until I was about 14. Th…

1st – Kate, Emily, & Megan at the movie2nd – Kate & Megan with lemon smiles at Steak ‘n’ Shake3rd – Me & Brandi in the car4th – V, Me, & B at St. Patty’s Day Bash

I was talking with a friend this morning–and I asked, “Who are your heroes in life?” I was disheartened to hear that my friend really has no “heroes.” I’m more than happy to share some of mine.Most of my heroes in life are teachers/professors and peop…

I have just finished reading Erwin McManus’ book, The Barbarian Way. If you have not read this book, you need to stop reading and go buy this book and digest every word that is written! He has put into words the way that I have been feeling for the las…

A lot of stuff has happened this last week, and it has made me think about my life. I began to think of all the things that I have been blessed with in my life. I have been blessed with a loving family that has always been there for me. I have been …