Ireland during 5th century AD was devoutly pagan. Many were Druid. At best, Druids conformed to what today we would call witchcraft and dark stuff at that. Some historians believe Druids even performed human sacrifice. It was an island that had conformed to darkness. And yet God sent a man […]
Category: Quotes of Importance
God’s Wisdom vs Man’s Wisdom
Gonna keep it super simple today. Just a verse which has been on my mind. I Corinthians 3: 18 Do not deceive yourselves. If any of you think you are wise by the standards of this age, you should become “fools” so that you may become wise. 19 For the wisdom of this world is […]
Sons of Scotland, I am William Wallace…
I love this part in Braveheart when William Wallace(played by Mel Gibson) shows up at the battle lines of Sterling Bridge and announce who he is. One would imagine that many who would fight in that battle had maybe never met him. Many of the combatants had likely answered the […]
Jesse Owens and the Greatest 45 Minutes in Sports
The United States of Speed. Before carbon plates and super tracks, there were cinders and basic leather spikes. The decade of the 1930s was an era of transition, both on the track and geopolitically. The cumulus clouds of world war loomed on the horizon. Into this environment was born the […]
Dr Joe Vigil and the Measure of a Man
In my family, I doubt there is a person who has had more influence on our family’s running practices and athletic philosophy than Joe Vigil. Joe passed away a few weeks ago, but not after helping to rebuild American distance running. Vigil is known for building a XC dynasy at […]
Every Student Needs a Clean Slate w/ Each New Year
One year as a young teacher, I had a family who had been somewhat difficult to deal with the previous year. I mentioned to my principal that I was worried about it. This principal happened to be the best person I have ever worked for in any job. She was […]
A Verse To Think About
2 Timothy 4:3 3 For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.
Quote of the Day – A New Blog Tradition
“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” “Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who’ll argue with you.” John Wooden ProTip: I love quotes as a teacher. […]