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Bart’s Song – Monroe Journal – May 7, 2020

Bart’s Song – Monroe Journal – May 7, 2020

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Jun 22, 2020 | Adversity, Chasing Your Dream, Tests and Trials

April 2001 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, Tennessee: Bart stood backstage at the historic auditorium. One of his Christian music heroes, Amy Grant, was singing his song, I Can Only Imagine. After singing the chorus, she called him on stage to sing the song with her....
No Regrets – Monroe Journal – April 2, 2020

No Regrets – Monroe Journal – April 2, 2020

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | May 4, 2020 | Against the Odds, Chasing Your Dream, Underdogs

Early Spring, 1999 – Big Lake, Texas: Coach Jim Morris’ baseball team wasn’t very good. The Reagan County Owls had won one game in each of the past three seasons. They expected to lose. Morris urged them to chase a dream – to win the district championship – something...
The Miracle at Lake Placid – Monroe Journal – March 26, 2020

The Miracle at Lake Placid – Monroe Journal – March 26, 2020

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Apr 27, 2020 | Against the Odds, Chasing Your Dream, Determination Despite the Odds, Long Shots

Saturday, February 9, 1980 – Madison Square Garden, New York City: The Russian Olympic hockey team crushed the USA Olympic team 10-3 in the final exhibition before the Olympics. The young American squad was embarrassed. Humiliated. It was a blow out that could have...
Almost No Cat in the Hat – Monroe Journal – February 27, 2020

Almost No Cat in the Hat – Monroe Journal – February 27, 2020

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Mar 30, 2020 | Chasing Your Dream, Finding Hope, Never Give Up

1937 – New York City: Ted Geisel was at the end of his rope. As he walked down Madison Avenue to his apartment, he made a decision. He would burn the manuscript in his apartment incinerator – 27 rejections were enough – his book would not be turned down again. His...
The Irrepressible Human Spirit – Monroe Journal – September 26, 2019

The Irrepressible Human Spirit – Monroe Journal – September 26, 2019

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Dec 16, 2019 | Against the Odds, Chasing Your Dream, Determination Despite the Odds

April 8, 1968 – Khe Sanh, Vietnam: Captain Max Cleland received an order to set up a radio relay station on a hill east of Khe Sanh. As he exited the helicopter, the 26-year-old Army signal officer saw a grenade at his feet. When he reached down to pick it up, it...
The Fat Kid – Monroe Journal – August 29, 2019

The Fat Kid – Monroe Journal – August 29, 2019

by peteblack4ua@gmail.com | Oct 21, 2019 | Against the Odds, Chasing Your Dream, Determination Despite the Odds

August 1994 – University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas: After practice, Arkansas Head Football Coach Danny Ford asked recruiting coach Harold Horton, “Who is that fat kid?” Ford was informed that the 6’2” 310-pound freshman walk-on guard was Brandon Burlsworth...
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