Lent Means Course Correction
Back when I was a private pilot, I learned something quickly — flying isn’t just about getting off the ground. It’s about staying on course. We had a single-engine Cessna 182 — a sweet little ride. And I still remember the truth every pilot learns — wind changes everything. Wind speed and wind direction can…
Lent Means Course Correction
As a Private Pilot, I have extra help with the notion of “I believe I can fly”. We had a single engine Cessna 182 – a sweet ride. We logged many hours flying across this great country. Though I haven’t flown in a while, I remember some crucially important flight requirements that ensured landing where,…
Recalibration Time
Last night a dear Tulsa friend and I had our own private Zoom call. We were celebrating the blessings of having been brought together in a Life Group that I led for nearly four years there. This call and our recollections showed us how far we’ve come in our faith in God’s faithfulness. We talked…
Help! I Need a Course Correction!
I travel the highways to Austin and Tulsa often and rarely do I need directions. But, when I am on the phone or in Lala Land while driving, I just might take a wrong turn. One time, I took the wrong exit to Dallas coming home from Tulsa and ended up on some backwoods roads.…
Making Course Corrections
Learning to fly was an amazing experience and flying solo was the part that sure got my blood pumping. When flying alone, there is no one else to depend upon except yourself. It was empowering, but it was also one of the most terrifying things I ever did. I made that first solo flight just…
The Purer the Vessel, the Greater the Flow
Think about those who must have Coronary Artery Bypass surgery because one or more blocked coronary arteries are preventing normal blood flow. Then on a less physical note, consider a kitchen sink pipe that becomes clogged because of an abundance of grease or other substances. But, most important are our vessels (our spirits) that become…
I Believe I Can Fly
As a Private Pilot, when I hear that song “I Believe I Can Fly”, I have extra help with the notion of flying. We had a single engine Cessna 182 that was a sweet ride, and we logged many hours flying across this great country. I’ve only flown an airplane once since my Honey’s promotion…