Lone Oak Blog
Just before heading off to showers, Luke looked at me with a sense of seriousness and gratitude, "Arguably, Dad, the best day of my life. Thanks."
My Son Slept Through His First Class
No one steps onto the battlefield hoping for despair—they step forward believing they can create something better.
The truth is, it’s not just kids or adults, employees or employers, religious, nonreligious, white, black or blue...It’s all of us. We all face fear—sometimes in fleeting moments, sometimes all day, all week, or all month long. So what do we do with it?
The truth? He’s out to separate you from yourself—pin you apart with fear and insecurity. The moment you move toward the truth, his grip will loosen.
It was real. Everything felt different. The smallest things mattered. A simple walk, a bird’s song, a wave, a smile, a leaf blowing was now important.
“The more you learn about who you are , the easier it will be to know what to do . ”
Or maybe the “next right thing” is choosing not to react in frustration. But rather, just simply sit and listen. To stand in silence by someone to remind them: “I’m here. You’re not alone.”
None of us are really “too busy.” More often, we’re just too unorganized, distracted, or stressed to think clearly about how we might help someone outside of our normal rhythm.
What I really appreciated was someone who simply believed in me. We all have the ability to be that kind of hero. The kind that shares our genuine belief in someone else. Let’s choose our steps this week to honor those who continually show up for others—regardless of the personal cost or benefit.