Swift Straw Blog

Matthew 16: 13-19

A few weeks ago I passed my written pilot exam which means that it is time to prepare for my final check ride. The final check ride is held by an FAA designated examiner where a student pilot is tested for knowledge and skills in executing a number of key maneuvers in the air. As part of the...

From Jesus Calling:

Habits are our brains way of trying to create less work.  The Baso Ganglia part of our brain determines when it is time to create a habit, which makes room for our brain to focus consciously on other things.  Once the habit trigger kicks in, actions can be done through auto suggestion.  

“We, however, will not boast beyond proper limits, but will confine our boasting to the sphere of service God himself has assigned to us, a sphere that also includes you.”  2 Corinthians 10:13

Yesterday I had the pleasure of taking a business trip with a family that represents the epitome of success in all measures. While I was waiting for our flight, one of the employees came up and said “Who are you flying with today?” When I told them they said, “That is the nicest family. We are all...

A few weeks ago I had a limbic encounter with my 4 year old daughter Liza. We were watching a movie together when I realized that it was almost her bed time. Realizing what time it was, I paused the movie and told Liza that it was time to get her pajamas on and start her bedtime routine. What...

Imagine that you are 5 years old and someone offers you a big luscious marshmallow. As you begin to salivate, they tell you that if you wait for 10 minutes without eating it, you will get a second marshmallow. Would you devour the bird in hand or have the self-discipline to wait in order to double...

This July 4th we have 4 generations of family at the beach. “Mama B” and “Oompah,” who are 85 and 87, are responsible for building our family that continues to grow each year. They built our family on a foundation of faith in God and unconditional love. Much like our great nation, the foundation of...