by Morning Reflections | Aug 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
There’s a reason it’s called Thank God Ledge.By the time rock climbers have scaled most of Yosemite’s massive geological feature called Half Dome, the narrow ledge near the top is a welcome relief.Before the 20th century it didn’t seem possible that anyone could go...
by Morning Reflections | May 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
If you have a desire to experience the world’s most violent weather, Oklahoma is the place for you.As journalist Michael Lewis notes in his book The Coming Storm, the National Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK is “about as perfectly situated as an institution can...
by Morning Reflections | May 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
If there’s such a thing as the Most Disappointing Verse in the Bible, Revelation 21:1 just might be the one.John the evangelist reports a breathtaking glimpse of heaven in chapter 21 of the Bible’s last book.Verse four gets a lot of press, and deservedly so: ...
by Morning Reflections | May 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s the biggest moment of your life.It’s just you and the goalkeeper, who is standing 12 yards away.The soccer goal he or she is guarding is 24 feet across and 8 feet high. Will you hit the penalty shot that will win the World Cup for your country – eternally...
by Morning Reflections | Apr 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
When I was 10 years old, the coach of my summer softball team spoke to me some of the most heartening words I have ever heard.“You have been chosen to be on the All-Star team. And the other coaches and I have been talking, and we want you to be the starting pitcher.”...
