There are some things that are so obvious, you don’t even think about them. But of course, this may be a challenge if you are seeking understanding. Take the basic mechanisms of Darwinian evolution. Natural selection necessarily needs something to select from. Genetic mutation needs something to mutate. What in the world would that be for the origin of life? This is one of the key unanswered challenges to Darwinian evolution. It is striking in it’s simplicity. How can natural selection or genetic mutation be the evolutionary mechanisms of first life? How do you get life from non-life?

Read an article in Sports Illustrated about the “best” high school football team in the nation, De LaSalle High of Concord, CA. They haven’t lost since 1991. 151 wins in a row. So, how do they do it?

The players are allowed to express themselves. Each is given the opportunity to decide how he should practice. They have consensus building sessions every Thursday to prepare for the next game. The players help choose the play strategy. Then, on game day they have periodic play calling reviews during timeouts…

No, not really. Just unbelievable discipline and focus. These can be fairly helpful in much of life. Really.

I started my call as a pastor 22 years ago this month. I can’t remember the day; could be the 15th. But, I didn’t really think of it. In fact, this is the first time I can think of when I didn’t think of it. Weird.

It’s not a countdown to retirement. I can’t imagine what that term means. I do have a sense of discomfort knowing there is so much I wish to be part of and will God keep me healthy enough to thrive? If this is what is called “half time,” then why can’t it be “a third of the way?” If I am going to reach my 90′s I don’t want to stop thinking. Connecting. Influencing. Leading. I’m just starting to get in the swing of things, now. I have a lot more learning time coming up. Third of the way, it is.