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• Letter from Dad

  Updated: 26 Nov, 2025

  An email exchange between a father and son reflecting on the true meaning of success, legacy, and the importance of being present.

• Black sheep are more valuable than you think

  Updated: 19 Nov, 2025

  The story of black sheep, their wool demand, and the value they bring to farmers and families.

• This 'Sand Palace' survived Hurricane Michael

  Updated: 7 Nov, 2025

  The story of a vacation home designed and built to withstand 250 mph winds, allowing it to survive one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in U.S. history.

Recent Posts

• How weakness becomes a strength

  Updated: 4 Dec, 2025

  Seven ways that God weakens us or keeps us weak for His glory.

• Why is listening so hard?

  Updated: 1 Dec, 2025

  Why we struggle to listen, and how we can start making positive changes to hear those around us. (Hint: Listening is hard because loving is hard.)

• The Stockdale Paradox

  Updated: 29 Nov, 2025

  Lessons learned about personal development from a source that isn’t about personal development.

• Amazing scenery (Part 1)

  Updated: 24 Nov, 2025

  A gallery of "real-life" places and things to explore.