On this date in 1899, F.O. Stanley did the unthinkable. He became the first person to drive a car to the top of Mount Washington, in New Hampshire. Within a few years, that car would be outdated, with the emerging Stanley Steamer (bearing his name), which clocked a speed of 127 miles per hour in…
There is an interesting story in the Bible about sexual temptation, found in the Book of Genesis. Potiphar’s wife was relentless in her efforts to persuade Joseph to give in to her sexual advances. She invited Joseph, “Come to bed with me” (Genesis 39:7). Typically, the word that would be used to refer to a…
God uses famous people. Billy Graham and Mother Teresa come to mind. But he also uses less famous people. On the list of apostles, we find a man named James, who was in the inner circle of Jesus. He was a profound leader in first-century Christianity. But on that same list, we find another James,…
I have spent the better part of my 64 years trying to find something men are better at than women. I finally found it. Ready for this? Men are 23 percent more likely to be left-handed than women. Finally, something men are better at than women. I know that’s a stretch. But it’s true. Generally…
Let’s dive into some useless trivia that you are sure to tell your friends. I love trivia. It’s fun to know something that other people don’t know. But there is one thing we must know, above all else. “That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection” (Philippians 3:10). Do you know Christ?…
Focus more on what you control and less on the results. I have always been an avid tennis fan. Several years ago, there was an American player who helped reinstall good sportsmanship into the American game. I grew up watching Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe. I found their antics entertaining, for sure. But not everyone…
What is the key to a great marriage? If there was an easy answer to that question, there wouldn’t be 10 million books on marriage in print. Every marriage counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist, and Recovery Minute reader has an opinion on the topic. Let me take a swing at it. Or better yet, I’ll let Robert…
Never underestimate the value of hard work. The business world has discovered that a good work ethic trumps raw talent. In a recent survey, 91 percent of business executives said they hire people who demonstrate a hard work ethic over those who have superior talent. And men and women who have achieved great success in…
You are probably familiar with the story of Samson. When he revealed the secret of his strength to Delilah, it resulted in his capture and humiliation at the hands of the brutal Philistines. But that is not the end of the story. If you keep reading, you find this gem of a verse: “However, the…
Until you take ownership of the problem, you won’t take responsibility for the solution. That is one of the fundamental truths of recovery. Most of us had some form of trauma at the genesis of our addiction. Or abuse. Or isolation. Or all three. None of that is on you. But what comes next is…