by Mike | Sep 3, 2020 | Heaven, Life Coaching, New Beginnings
“If you are going through hell, keep going.” — Winston Churchill I was at Trader Joe’s when a fellow Mountain View Masters (MVM) swimmer dropped in on my cash register and blurted out, “Hi Mike, did you know that Jerry passed away on Father’s Day?” This confused me,...
by Mike | Apr 10, 2020 | Bible, Heaven
“No time is lost waiting on God.” ― Amish Proverb These are gnarly times! This reminds me of 1969 when Richard Nixon became the 37th U.S. president and set up his “Western White House” at La Casa Pacifica overlooking one of Southern California’s top surfing spots,...
by Mike | Sep 28, 2019 | Heaven, Life Coaching, New Beginnings, San Onofre Surfing Club
“For fast-acting relief, try slowing down.” ― Lily Tomlin Life moves quickly today. We can do so much in little time. It is exciting for a Type-A person like myself who loves to be efficient and blast through the to-do list. I can check the surf, tide tables, traffic...
by Mike | Aug 9, 2019 | Grandpa Jack
“I submit this imperfect sketch of a most perfect vision.” Rebecca Ruter Springer (from Intra Muros, “My Dream of Heaven”) “Cowabunga dudes, let’s go surfing!” I see a long strand of glittering white sand several hundred feet wide extending into the horizon. Perfect...
by Mike | Jul 31, 2019 | Bible, Corona del Mar, Grandpa Jack, Heaven, John Wooden, San Onofre Surfing Club
“Let heaven fill your thoughts; don’t spend your time worrying about things down here.” Colossians 3:2 (TLB) Surfing in Heaven. Outrageous thought! Or not…? Call it Marathon Faith, but I believe my place in heaven will include surfing. Jesus says that He is...
