Michael's Lessons Learned from Living

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The Boxing Match We call Life

I was listening to a news story on the radio. The story was about how Mike Tyson's loss to Buster Douglas affected his life. He was asked if that was his worst defeat. Tyson said no. He had many other losses that were harder defeats. He said because he was knocked out. Lying down in the ring, the... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, January 19, 2026

Civil Rights For All

It is amazing how much God blesses us through others. And as usual, the unselfish accomplishments of others tend to bless more people than we think. Today, we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. His Civil Rights movement continues to help more than just Black people. It has established a... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, January 15, 2026

All Signs Tell A Story

I was driving the other day. Enjoying the beauty of the sun and the clouds. Then inspiration hit me right between the eyes. Travel and direction are used so often in illustrating Life. So many parallel travel terms. When you think about it. I wouldn't be surprised if we all unconsciously use a... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Humility Is Often Overlooked

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Monday, January 12, 2026

Once Upon A Time

I remember listening to stories as a child. They all seemed to start with that familiar phrase, "Once upon a time." My father would often share stories about his life. As he got older, the stories were repeated over and over again. When my father died. Many of my family members shared that they... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Prayer Changes Things

Every year, my church organizes a prayer vigil. I have been a member of Maple Springs, in MD, for 17, soon to be 18, years, March 8, 2026. This is the first church I have attended that emphasizes prayer not just for the members but for the whole world. Saturday, we prayed from around 7:00 am to 4:00... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, January 9, 2026

Education Year 3026

In the year 3026, education creates a very innovative approach to teaching. Subjects have been eliminated. The education community a thousand years ago discovered that students performed better when they entered classes without knowing the subject in advance. It turns out that some students perform... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Reflections of Our Self Worth chapter 1

I had some unexpected downtime today. I think I may have a book idea. When we are young and sometimes even when we are old, we don't realize our true worth. Many of us have never had a proper evaluation. If you were to buy a car or a house, you would have it appraised to determine its true value.... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, January 2, 2026

New Year Old Goals

I love the freshness of a new year. Now maybe it's just me. But I continue to notice that my goals each year are about the same. Now I may rephrase them. To make them seem new. In the final analysis, they tend to be the same. One thing that is definitely not new is always putting God first. It is... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, December 29, 2025

Remembering 2025 As We Look to 2026

2025 has been an unforgettable year. A year filled with many ups and downs. Life is so crazy. It is unpredictable and predictable at the same time. Yet with every year that passes. One conclusion to which I am certain. Is that I am truly blessed. When you view your life. It is important to remember... Sign in to see full entry.

About this Blog

Michael's Lessons from life is my view of the lessons I have learned from the simple to the complex. My father and mother, blessed me with a simple, non complicated way of living and loving life. In a world where it seems the negative has taken over. I want to share a positive, enlightened view of the world as I have experienced it. Including my view of what is happening today.