Helen Keller was an inspirational figure. She was born in 1880 in Alabama. When she was only a toddler she got a high fever. As a result, she became blind and deaf. She couldn’t see or hear. At the time, doctors called it “brain fever.” Today, doctors speculate that it was most likely scarlet fever … Continue reading Having sight but no vision
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Being where you need to be (a tip from Walter Gretzky)
Right from the start, Wayne Gretzky was a hockey genius. He had a rink in his backyard. He also had an overflow of natural talent. But he also had supportive, smart parents. There’s a story about something Wayne’s father Walter did which gave his son an added advantage. While watching some games, Walter took a … Continue reading Being where you need to be (a tip from Walter Gretzky)
The big picture
There’s something that people I admire have in common. They have the ability to see the big picture even when times are hard, and even when they’re under pressure. As a result, they don’t get thrown off course. They’re more likely to hold to their principles. And they’re less likely to say or do something … Continue reading The big picture
Missing out on what God wants to do
We often think that wisdom is about us knowing what’s best. But none of us sees the whole picture. Here's what God can do when we remember that fact. (With a little help from Reggie Joiner)
