David C. Biggers was my father-in-law. Take a moment and let me introduce you. David was quite the character, and, I believe, everything anyone would want in a father and grandfather; loyal, playful; joyful; generous; fun and, at times, downright hysterical. One of our “regular” activities with David was eating out when we would make…
Get ready, Mount Dora! On September 19–20, the very first Mount Dora Magic Bash will fill downtown with wonder, whimsy, and world-class performances. Six incredible magicians — including Giovanni Livera, Terry Ward, Eric Olson, Brian Happie, Jimmy Rook, Tim Piccirillo, and hometown favorite Scott Humston — will bring unforgettable shows to Sunset Park, local restaurants, and the historic Chamber of Commerce Baggage Room. From street magic to family shows to intimate parlor performances, the Magic Bash is two days of nonstop amazement you won’t want to miss.
Tim B., a friend since college, sat down with me a year-or-so-ago for an interview for his podcast, “In the Corner Back By the Woodpile” This is a delightful podcast that features a variety of conversations of life with interesting people…I guess I qualify. :0) If you need a diversion from radio, news, audio books,…
“Forgiveness” is like the weather, everyone talks about it but no one does anything about it! Well, “no one” is incorrect … “few Christians do anything about it” would be better terminology. This is a fundamental doctrine of the Word of God, but we hear very little about it from Christians. God deals with forgiveness in…
In 1993, while performing tableside magic at Florida’s legendary Chalet Suzanne, I met a kind man with a mysterious ring. It turned out to be a World Series ring—and he turned out to be Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter. What followed was a moment of unexpected wonder, laughter, and generosity that reminded me: sometimes the best magic isn’t on stage, but in the simple grace of a shared human moment.
I’ve started many mornings during the last fifteen years with this prayer. Originally attributed to St. Patrick (yes, that St. Patrick) in the year 433 A.D. Although some scholars believe it was written later, by whom, exactly is still unknown. In either case, it is centuries old and a strong prayer of protection and comfort….