As Living Perspectives celebrates 35 years in 2017, I will be writing 35 blogs each with a scripture and lesson learned and applied based on God’s word and love for us. I hope this will encourage you and others to see God’s love and role as much bigger than we allow. “My Read more…
Anniversaries tell a story. An anniversary year ending with a zero or a 5 seems to denote a special time block. Last year Jeanne and I celebrated 50 years of marriage. Looking forward to January, I saw that 2017 had some interesting milestones attached. 1962 – 55 Years Graduated from WSU Read more…
Have you ever been challenged to take a risk and wondered, “Can I or should I do it?” As part of a grandfather’s (me) STEM education program for granddaughter (age 6-picture), I proposed that she walk on AA grade eggs in the carton. There is a STEM message in there somewhere. Read more…
Not every man who comes through the shelter ends in a success story. And for many the definition of success depends on the person and the situation. David came through the shelter program at CFH with the intent to change his life. There were some 2 steps forward and 1 step back Read more…
I love the guys staying in our winter shelter — some looking to change their lives and others just existing. Those attending our anger management class today, want a solution. Managing emotion and anger requires adopting core beliefs, taking key steps with some new thinking and then practice, practice, practice. Nobody says the process below Read more…
Clemson beats Alabama for the national title in the exciting last few seconds. Clemson Coach Dabo Swinney responding to an ESPN reporter about the win: “I told these young men to ‘let the light that is in you shine brighter than the light that shines on you.’” That comment immediately resonated with me, Read more…
Have you ever made a statement on January 1 like? a) I’m losing weight this year; b) I am going to change my hair style; 3) I am starting the job search now and I am going to “take this job and (you know the song)”. Every year I work Read more…
What is the most amazing gift you have ever received? Were you 6, 26 or 76? At age 6, I received an American Flyer train set with real smoke, an engine & whistle sound and some real cool cars and bridges. I think my dad had more fun with it than Read more…
I am a big Seattle Seahawks fan, and of course, of QB Russell Wilson. Russell has orchestrated several successful 4th Quarter drives that ended in a victory for the Hawks. Win or lose they are fun to watch. He also brings a positive outlook on life whether winning or losing, Read more…
As I begin year 12 serving homeless men in the Bellevue, WA area, I continue to be amazed at the lessons I have learned. Most men are in a shelter or in homeless situation because of some poor decisions, relationships gone off the rails, or a financial setback. But learning to live Read more…