1989
RUNNING WITH THE REAL FORREST GUMP (THE RAVEN)
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On Miami's South Beach, you'll find Robert Kraft, better known as The Raven. He's there every day. Robert made a New Year's resolution back on January 1, 1975 to run 8 miles every day that year. Now, 34 years later he still hasn't missed a day. Eight miles every day for the past 34 years.
I first became fascinated by Raven's story when I saw a video about him on ESPN. The part that amazed me was how many people come to run with him. Over 900 runners ranging in age from 9 to 79, from 61 different countries and 47 states, have completed at least one 8 mile run with him.
Next week during spring break, we will be in Miami to spend some time with Taylor. I've found out where "The Raven" runs, and I'm hoping to sneak out one afternoon and run 8 miles with him. That ought to be interesting.
7 BOOKS TO BETTER YOUR MARRIAGE (AND FREE BOOK GIVE AWAY)
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I want to give you a book... for free.
Yesterday in my lesson I mentioned that one of the best things Lea and I have done in our marriage is read together. Our marriage is healthier today due to the "marriage" books we've picked out and then read.
After we both agree on a book, I'll read a chapter or two, and then when she gets time, she'll do the same. Then we talk about and discuss what we read before moving on in the book. It's been great for strengthening our marriage, and as promised yesterday, I want to recommend some books we've read or are planning to read together. May I suggest you ask your spouse if they'd read a book with you? Or better yet, pick one out and give it to your spouse as a gift with the request, "Would you read this with me?"
Just for fun today, Lea & I would love to give one of you a free book, just by leaving a comment. More on this in a minute.
Here are some books we've read together and highly recommend ...
"GRILLED MEATLOAF? WHO ORDERS GRILLED MEATLOAF?"
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Last night Lea and I went to Amarillo with four other couples to catch a nice dinner and a play. We ate at Logan's Steakhouse, and I thought I'd eat healthy, so I ordered the grilled fish. Lea ordered the grilled meatloaf. It didn't take me long to question her ordering skills (or lack thereof), "Grilled meatloaf? Did you just order grilled meatloaf? Didn't you see the steaks, chicken and fish on the menu? What kind of restaurant would even serve grilled meatloaf? Who would ever go to a restaurant and actually order grilled meatloaf off the menu? Not me, not if it was the only thing left on the menu."
"GIVE ME 3 GOOD REASONS I SHOULD GO TO CHURCH"
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A wife came back into the bedroom only to find her husband STILL in bed on a Sunday morning. "Honey," she said, "You've got to get up. You're going to be late for church." Pulling the covers up over his head, he grumbled, "I'm not going to church this morning."
"Yes, you ARE," his wife shot back.
"NO, I'M NOT," the husband said.
"Give me three reasons why you're not going to church this morning," she said in her serious voice.
LIVE STRONG
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I'm excited about today. Due to a cold rainy morning, my day started at 5 a.m. with P90X instead of a run. I'm also taking the day off to spend with my beautiful wife. We're long overdo for sneaking out of town, doing some shopping, and having lunch together. I can't wait.
My goal today is to strengthen myself physically, spiritually and emotionally in my relationships.
LEA HASN'T ALWAYS BEEN THE ONLY GIRL FOR ME
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Lea hasn't always been the only girl for me. There have been others. Nine or ten to be exact, and all of them over the age of 70. They were the sweetest group of Christian ladies that I fell in love with years ago. When Lea and I moved to Tulia in 1992, we got involved with a group of "little old widow ladies." Lea and I took them to movies, plays, Bible studies, Christmas pageants and other outings. Twice we took this group of ladies on a week long trip to New Mexico to the Red River Family Encampment. They used to tease me about keeping a sharp eye on them because they were planning on sneaking out at night and going "man hunting." They were loads of fun.
Although time has passed, our friendship with these ladies has always remained strong.
Although time has passed, our friendship with these ladies has always remained strong.
WE DON'T NEED CHURCH REFEREES
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I'm not a big fan of referees. Yes, I have a couple of friends that are (or have been) referees, but I'm still not a fan. They're kind of a necessary-evil at ballgames, because you have to have them to keep things running smoothly. It's a hard job to be a referee, but think for a second about what referees do:- Referees don't play the game. They are only there to point out everyone's mistakes.
- Referees punish for mistakes and never reward for a job well done. (I'm still waiting for a ref to stop the basketball game and say, "Great pass kid, here take two free throws for that.")
- Referees simply walk away when the game is over.
MY TOP 10 BLACKBERRY APPS
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I am amazed by all the things a cellphone and smartphone will do these days. On my Blackberry I can check my email, Facebook messages and text messages. My cellphone also has my date book, my "to do" list and my address book on it.
SHE WAS LAYING IN A PILE OF TRASH
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I've had my heart broken many times by the suffering that I've seen in Honduras, but this last trip it was crushed by a little girl who lived at the dump. Probably a dump kid all her life, she only knew a life of hunger, garbage and suffering.
The dump is a dark place. Life as a dump child is harder than any of us could ever imagine. They have to pick through rotten garbage for food, search for shelter and drinkable water, and God only knows what goes on out there after dark.
