Music and Marriage

My seven-year-old daughter wanted to take violin lessons, so I took her to a music store to rent an instrument. Hoping she would understand the importance ...

The Greatest Teacher

Second only to suffering, waiting may be the greatest teacher and trainer in godliness, maturity, and genuine spirituality most of us ever encounter.

He Who Has "Garra" Will Be Saved

The Brazilians describe a person who sticks with something with the word "garra." If you look up "garra" in a Portuguese dictionary, ...

Moving On

The past is a dead issue and we can't gain any momentum moving toward tomorrow if were dragging the past behind us.

If at First You Don't Succeed ...

If at first you don't succeed, relax; you're just like the rest of us.

Persevering to the Finish Line

Runner's World (8/91) told the story of Beth Anne DeCiantis's attempt to qualify for the 1992 Olympic Trials marathon. A female runner must complete ...

Life Goes On

In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life. It goes on.

Never Give Up

The only fight which is lost is that which we give up.

The Secret of Carl Lewis

After winning the gold medal for the long jump in the 1996 Olympic games, Carl Lewis was asked by Bryant Gumbel on The Today Show: "You have competed ...

The Secret of Tenacity

Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity.

- Louis Pasteur discoverer of the principles of vaccination, ...