Posts with the tag “challenges”

Be willing to be different. We live in a world where every voice tries to shape you to conform to its standards and expectations. While we like to think our culture celebrates differences, in reality,...  Read More

Robert Baumgartner lives his life like a blazing headlamp in the middle of the dark woods. By his personal example, this teacher and coach has helped students overcome challenges in life. After back-t...  Read More

I love obstacle courses. It’s one of the things that I enjoyed most while being a soldier in the United States Army. I miss the time I spent on the Darby Queen in Ft. Benning, GA. This “O” course (w...  Read More

Some of the hottest summers of my life have been spent in the countries of Iraq or Kuwait. The heat is oppressive! There’s no escape from it. It’s not uncommon to experience 130° temperatures in the d...  Read More

Each year, on New Year’s Day, I invite our family to go out in the backyard and jump in the pool. It’s a family tradition that we’ve had for many years. We call it the “Polar Bear Club”. I don’t ne...  Read More