Archive for the ‘Courage’ Category

The “Peer Pressure” Sandwich

TheDiscipleMD I don’t know why I should have been so reticent to go back into the convenience store and say I made a mistake…but I was! I guess no matter how old you get you never get over your desire to not look foolish! It was an innocent mistake, yet one I wasn’t willing to […]

He Is Always ‘Close At Hand!’

TheDiscipleMD In the mid-1980s, I was on a business trip to the city of Seattle, Washington. At the concourse of the airport on my return flight home, I found myself walking behind a very well-dressed gentleman. He stood out because he was the tallest man I had ever seen. As I passed him, I glanced […]

The Sounds Of Silence And Shame

TheDisicpleMD We live in a world where public interaction has always been an essential part of our lives. Be it in our jobs, church, or even our homes.  Over the years, I have spoken to countless individuals who are suffering from anxiety, depression, and a host of other disorders. Some of my church’s faithful members […]

When The “Curves” Of Life Buckle Your Knees!

TheDiscipleMD The summer after high school graduation I played on the local American Legion Baseball Team. It was a team composed of the best high school players in the area. I was thrilled to make the team, and I gained a starting spot playing centerfield for the team. I had one of the most outstanding […]

A SUBSTITUTE FOR CHARACTER

TheDiscipleMD It happened many years ago, yet it is still fresh in my conscience, and from time to time it appears on the “stage” of my mind. It happened on an otherwise innocuous day during high school. It was the fifth-period English class, and we had a substitute for the day. You know how “well” […]

Surviving the Grind of Life!

TheDiscipleMD As a sophomore in high school, I decided to try out for the wrestling team even though I scarcely knew a thing about the sport.  Much to my surprise, I won a spot on the varsity wrestling team. For me, it was a great accomplishment. As inexperienced as I was, somehow I managed to […]

What I Learned In The Washington D.C. Land Of Oz

TheDiscipleMD Having been born and raised in the Washington, D.C., area, I was privy to the building and dedication of one of my religion’s temples. As you round the Washington Beltway, it still stands majestically above the trees and looks like something out of the land of Oz. More times than I can remember, someone […]

Are We “Rainy Day People?”

“Rainy day people always seem to know when it’s time to callRainy day people don’t talk, they just listen till they’ve heard it all Rainy day lovers don’t lie when they tell ‘ya they’ve been down like youRainy day people don’t mind if you’re cryin’ a tear or two” (Rainy Day People, Gordon Lightfoot) It […]