Almost two years ago, my daughter questioned Santa’s magic, marking the end of an era for us. Now, with Halloween, another milestone looms. As kids grow older, the desire to...

Earlier this year I learned that I was pre-diabetic. I knew something wasn’t right… I was listless, eating poorly, not sleeping well, and definitely not dedicating the time to stay...

Get your lanyard Today’s message is short and you’ll find that I will ask you to do something VERY important as I wrap up my comments.   I’ve been writing...

Through Their Eyes Outside of an initial job as a paperboy, my first real job with a regular check was in high school as a day camp counselor. The church...

H-Hour D-Day My wife and I look forward to the rare times when we can just relax on the sofa and enjoy a movie. Unfortunately, our movie tastes don’t always...

“Thirty” Before I dive into my thoughts for today, I need to acknowledge the tremendous response to last month’s “HELP Wanted” message. Almost instantly, people inquired about various levels of...

“HELP Wanted” Despite the cyclical nature to YMCA work, I’ve never regarded it as monotonous. At this time of year, we’re working hard to help the “resolutioners” from January and...

Cookies, Popcorn, Chocolates…oh, My! If you have kiddos actively in your home or life right now, chances are that you’re immersed in the season of decadent fundraising campaigns. For years,...

Three Stories, 1 Book Three Stories, 1 Book Chapter 1 Like many of you, I’ve been working off that holiday chocolate indulgence. Headed into the Y earlier this week for...

The Plan The last few weeks for me and my family have gone by in a blur. We enjoyed a cruise with my in-laws and seemingly spent at least half...