The Last Jump Shot Of A Confirmed Gym Rat

by Kevin Burton    My most recent place of employment was a three-story church, which had, on the third floor, a gymnasium.    I almost never went up there because my work was on the other two floors. But the whole time I worked there, there was a basketball on the floor, in the office, …

Heroes Save Baby From Cold Lake Michigan

by Kevin Burton    Have you ever felt the winds coming off one of the Great Lakes?  Nothing to trifle with I assure you.    Today we have a story from the Good News Network about just how strong those winds can be, and two heroes who saved the life of a baby.    My …

Listen, And God Will Reveal His Presence

by Kevin Burton    Wouldn’t you love to get an e-mail from God with a PowerPoint presentation attached? “Here’s my step-by-step plan for your life.”    And while I’m dreaming, let’s throw in a timeline. And contact info for those who will help, and an  avoid list for people places and things to stay away …

Wife Rescues Husband Buried In Avalanche

by Andy Corbley Good News Network    A wife used her “Find My iPhone” feature to guide search and rescue to the location of her husband who had been buried in an avalanche.    Michael Harris was skiing the Big Chief Bowl at Stevens Pass Ski Resort in Washington in late February when the snowpack …

US Tourism Industry Could Lose Billions

by Soo Kim Newsweek    A significant downturn in international tourism threatens to erode billions in spending and deepen the nation’s travel trade deficit, according to a forecast by the U.S. Travel Association.   The report, outlines a projected 6.3 percent drop in international inbound visits in 2026 year—the first decline since 2020, the year marking …

Good Advice: Hold Lightly To Earthly Things

by Kevin Burton    James called your life and mine “a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away” (James 4:14b NKJV).     Even those with a complete lack of discernment and self-awareness, if they would pause long enough to just do the math of life, I think would still come to …

Can True Love Be Found At A Flea Market?

by Kevin Burton    The Burtons love a good farmer’s market. And the local weather has been conducive to attending the outdoor version.    So this could happen pretty soon. Sign us up!    A farmer’s market of course, is the much yummier first cousin of a garage sale.    But what of a flea …

Don’t Give Up! God Has Your Answer

by Kevin Burton     If you’re in despair and you need an answer right now, something real to grab hold of, take your troubles to the living God of the universe.    This is the sound advice from a message by the late Dr. Charles Stanley, founder of In Touch Ministries. With a sincere heart, …

International Women’s Day, Because Why Not?

by Kevin Burton    Tomorrow dear reader, is International Women’s Day.    When I gave my wife Jeannette those glad tidings she said “What does that mean?”    An excellent question from an excellent woman.    “Imagine a gender-equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination,” is the invitation from the International Women’s …

Mike Kennedy, Forever Voice Of The Shockers

by Kevin Burton     Tomorrow Mike Kennedy will call his final regular-season game after 46 years as the voice of Wichita State basketball.    This is one of those blog ideas that showed up on the spreadsheet long ago. But it keeps moving down the page. I’m having trouble delivering it.    I don’t want …