Fellow Corona Virus Navigator, Last week our feature article discussed “The Hope Diamond.” No doubt we agree that Hope is essential to life, whether it be vital optimism related to one’s future on earth or the ultimate Hope of eternal life through Jesus. Given the Corona Virus realities around us, this verse from Romans 15:4 …
We don’t develop “911 Friends” overnight — it takes time to develop these deep relationships of trust, confidence, and comfort; but it is essential to resilient living.
by Bob Dees John Donne, a sixteeth century English poet who was well acquainted with grief, suffering, and resilience; penned these famous words “No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main…” While there is a strong human tendency to isolate when we …
Fellow Corona Virus Navigator, Last week our feature article discussed “Springtime in America.” Since then our government has published a plan for keeping the virus under wraps while jump starting the American economy. As I mentioned, a plan provides HOPE… so this is an important and hopeful transition, recognizing that the economic impacts of COVID …
by Bob Dees I would often stand in front of weary and pressed Ranger students after a few weeks of excruciating training. “OK, Men… you are starting to look different. I think I’m starting to see a little shine. A little pressure, a little heat, and I see diamonds forming before my very eyes. Hang …
Fellow Corona Virus Navigator, Belated Easter greetings — He is Risen, He is Risen Indeed! I hope you remain healthy in body, mind, and spirit during this Winter of COVID19. I say Winter because of the many CV19 deaths, illnesses, and darkness across our land, and the resulting isolation and economic impacts. In a symbolic …
What is your favorite part of Spring? Maybe the return of birds who chirp their distinctive songs as they flit about the freshness of new growth? Or perhaps the green shoots that appear under the melting snow? Possibly for you it is the flowers in bloom, or the bluebonnets in Texas? Whatever your particular moment …
Fellow Corona Virus Navigator, Navigation Makes A Difference! While on a fishing trip with good friends, we were caught in a vice grip between two tropical storms, twenty miles offshore. The result could have been catastrophic. The picture below shows the storm on our radar, along with the boat symbol (bottom) showing how we could …
We had just lost our first child. In her initial anguish, Kathleen asked me to protect her from many well-meaning sympathizers, including her loving yet sometimes smothering mother. As a young, inexperienced husband I heartily carried out her wishes, no doubt offending many. In particular, I protected my wife from her mother a little too …
Fellow Corona Virus Captive, Last week’s message regarding COURAGE resounded with many of you. Applying one definition of courage to our shared challenge: “Courage in the face of Corona Virus is holding on “one month” longer… and then another month… and another, as long as it takes.” You like me have recently learned that we …