Redeeming the Time

Do you know your net worth? It’s an accounting term meaning the dollar amount you would have if you subtracted everything you owe from the value of everything you own. …

I talk a lot about managing time. But really, you can’t manage time. You can’t speed it up or slow it down. It is the single most constant, unchangeable (and …

I once saw a motivational quote that said, “Live every day like your hair is on fire.” As I read it I thought, “What is that supposed to mean?” Some …

The most remote place on the earth is Tristan da Cunha. It is an island in the South Atlantic 1750 miles from the nearest land. The 38 square mile island …

Perhaps you’ve heard the story of the hen and the pig who saw a sign announcing a bacon and egg fundraiser for the local church. The hen said, “Let’s go …

October 7, 2014 police in Daytona Beach FL were alerted to a man, covered with tar and in possession of a prying tool on the roof of a closed gas …

What are you fascinated by? By that I mean, what really gets you excited and holds your interest for blocks of time. What do you like to talk about? What …

It’s important to understand that we are not earthly people going through a temporary spiritual experience. Rather, we are eternal, spiritual people going through a temporary earthly experience. There is …

The automatic transmission in my van is starting to slip. I also have a minor toothache. But I am not planning to remedy either of these situations on my own. …

Decisions, decisions, and more decisions. They come at us rapid fire all day long. By the end of your day you will have made hundreds, if not thousands, of little …

When Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy, France in the D-Day invasion of WWII, one of their most effective tactics was the use of rubber dummies on parachutes …

A man went to his psychiatrist for help with his inferiority complex. The doctor took one look at him and said, “There’s no problem here. You’ve correctly concluded the fact …

We often see news reports of firefighters rushing into burning buildings to save lives. But really, firefighters spend only a small percent of their time actually fighting fires. Much of …

A 21 year old German man bought a ticket to visit his girlfriend in Sydney, Australia. The only problem was he picked the wrong Sydney airport. When he landed in …

Gerald Mullen notes how age is a funny thing. The only time we like to get old is when we are kids. If you are less than ten years old, …

Have you ever known someone who was an addict? Who comes to mind when you hear that word? Probably someone who is a real loser, right? No job, no money, …

Perhaps you’ve heard the term “zero sum game.” It describes a situation where any gain received comes at the expense of something else. In gaming, it means you and your …

You’ve heard of the 2 minute warning in football, but there is another 2 minute rule you should be aware of as well. When a task comes across your desk …

According to a 2011 study done by the editors of the Oxford English dictionary, “time” is the most commonly used noun in the English language. Not only did the word …

“Can you help me? I’ve locked my keys in my car.” A lady told a policeman. The officer carefully bent a coat hanger, fed it through the window, and was …