Velocity = 0 Sir Isaac Newton’s First Law of Motion states that “An object at rest remains at rest, and an object in motion remains in motion with the same speed and in the same straight line unless acted upon by an unbalanced external force.” Does your daily life feel...
Change that Sticks Have you ever walked through an open field only to discover that your pants legs had collected a bunch of burrs? Well, that experience actually provided the inspiration for the invention of a hook and loop fastening system which we commonly know today as the product brand...
In the Midst With November on the horizon, for many it brings with it a coming season of thanks and celebration. But for some it will be a painful time of year. The Apostle Paul reminds us in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 to “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is...
Looking in the Margins When creating a written document, it is customary to have margins top and bottom, and on both sides of each page. There are several reasons for this, but one is that it allows the reader to view the printed page without covering up the text with...
Tick, Tick, Tick… Have you ever thought about the one really precious resource that has been granted to each and every one of us? We constantly spend it, but we can’t make more of it. And then it’s gone forever. And sooner or later, it runs out. Yep. It’s time....
Help Yourself to the Buffet When attending a restaurant that offers an all-you-can-eat buffet, have you ever observed people pushing the limit of how much food they can pile on an 8” plate? Witnessing this remarkable feat and the subsequent balancing act as they walk back to their table can...
or Circulating around the internet is a classic gag that claims that the only two items one needs to fix anything are WD-40 and duct tape. The adage goes like this: If it moves and it’s not supposed to, then use duct tape. If it doesn’t move and it is...
Look at Me! In the world of social media and carefully crafted digital profiles, the tendency is to post a flawless version of life, complete with perfect pictures, fancy experiences, and tooting the horn of success. This is often an attempt to build a sense of self-worth based on external...
Seed Multiplication The fall harvest season is now underway, and we are starting to see the fields around our area slowly becoming bare. Farmers are reaping the harvest of what they had sown several months earlier. That’s a great illustration of how the seeds of the Good News can develop...
Wheeling and Dealing Do you recall the last time you bought a car? When you finally sat down and began to make the “deal”, it usually involved the salesperson making one or more trips to their “boss” or sales manager to gain permission to adjust the deal being made. You...