*Quick Summary: The author discusses the benefits of working with Mission Aviation Fellowship.* On January 12, 2010, a massive 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti. In the days following, relief efforts started, but I was most proud of the effort from Hendrick Motorsports, where I worked at the time, and in particular, Hendrick Motorsports Aviation, where my […]
I’ll come back here and add quotes I enjoy from time to time. “Life isn’t fair, that’s what death is for.” – Michael Myrick “At the moment of truth, there are either reasons or results.” – Chuck Yeager “Don’t be afraid to speak from personal experience; in many ways, those vulnerable moments will be the […]
One of the more touching things that went overlooked immediately after Dale Earnhardt’s death was a small tribute paid by Hendrick Motorsports. On the morning of February 19, 2001, the day following his death, we were met with flags at half-mast, including a #3 Earnhardt flag flying where our HMS flag usually flew. It touched […]
So many people are so angry these days. Such urgency about Earthly concerns, and no effort towards Heavenly pursuits. Creating their own drama so they can feel righteous. As for me, I’m quiet, still, and confident as I know where my house has been built. Is that arrogant or boastful? No, because I am nothing. […]
*Quick Summary: The author discusses the benefits of pretending to be happy, even when you aren’t.* Did you know Satan can’t read minds? Sounds obvious, but it’s actually a great and overlooked tool in the spiritual battle. I’m a huge believer in “fake it until you make it” when things aren’t going right. If you […]
*Quick Summary: The author and friends visit racing legend Frank Edwards as he restores one of Ray Hendrick’s old race cars.* Yesterday I gathered a few former Hendrick Motorsports co-workers and we went to visit legendary racing mechanic and storyteller Frank Edwards. I’ve known Frank for over 30 years, and I always enjoy spending time […]
Tonight we went to an Asian themed restaurant. The meal was wonderful, but I’m a sucker for the fortune cookies. I don’t ever care about the fortune, but I do like the cookie! Tonight was different. The simplest fortune I’ve ever received is by far my favorite of all time. I’ll be keeping this one!
*Quick Summary: The author meets and photographs a divorced father and his kids on the beach.* Yesterday, I met a stranger on the beach named Joe. Joe is divorced, has kids, is from New Jersey and works in Manhattan. He is in town visiting his mother, who lives a few blocks away. During our talk, […]
Congratulations to my former teammates at Hendrick Motorsports on their victory in the 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship! Great work folks! An amazing accomplishment by Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus, Rick Hendrick, and the whole team winning 7 NASCAR Cup titles. They’re now tied with racing legends Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt for the most NASCAR […]
*Quick Summary: The author discusses his anxiety.* In my bathroom, I have a plaque with Philippians 4:6 on it. “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” – Philippians 4:6 KJV While it is a very popular verse that has almost […]