By Danny Minton Like faded photographs, my memories of gifts I have received over the years have begun to fade. Most of the gifts I remember hold some significant memory from my past. I remember a few Christmas presents from my youth. One year, my brother and  I received Daisy BB guns. We both survived without shooting our eyes out.

By Danny Minton Billy Miske was a blue-collar heavy-weight fighter in the early 1920s. He fought in the days when a fighter, after knocking down his opponent, could still stand over him and continue to beat on him until the bell rang.  Billy fought the great Jack Dempsey. Dempsey beat Billy for three rounds until the fight was called. He

View Post By DANNY MINTON On November 24, 2023, the year’s official “Black Friday” took place. Of course, it’s been going on for a few weeks, but the most extensive sales occurred that day and will continue for a few more Fridays. Traffic becomes thick, people crowd the stores, tempers flare, and dollars are spent on discounted items.  Have you

By DANNY MINTON Are you rich? The first response most of us might have is, “No, I’m okay but not rich.” When we speak of being rich, we usually think about how much money we have or what we own. Society lists the wealthiest people in the world based on their total net worth. As a result, most of us

By DANNY MINTON A few years ago, I viewed a news story about a young boy who wanted to compete in a school track meet. He chose the 400-meter run, the most challenging race of the day. The problem was cerebral palsy had crippled his legs. Still, he decided that he wanted to run in the race. His name was

By DANNY MINTON Seemingly without hesitation, placing his hand on the side, he stepped out of the boat. The walk was a short one, only a few feet. Without question, he would have made it if only he hadn’t looked down. As his thoughts switched to the gentle waves of the water below his feet, he probably thought, “I can’t

By DANNY MINTON February 13, 1994 “Well, today was not the best of days — I found out I have cancer. But oh, what blessings I have enjoyed! Love of family, friends, and fellow Christians; honest and honorable caregivers; reasonable comfort. Today, God began to show me the ballpark I will be called upon to  play in. My assignment is

By DANNY MINTON From the earliest I can remember, I had always wanted to be a Plano Wildcat. On Friday evenings, we’d hop in the car with my dad and drive the dozen or so blocks to Rice Field, home of the maroon and white Wildcat football team. We always arrived early, even before the ticket takers at times. My

By DANNY MINTON An old man going a lone highway, Came, at the evening cold and gray, To a chasm vast and deep and wide. Through which was flowing a sullen tide The old man crossed in the twilight dim, The sullen stream had no fear for him; But he turned when safe on the other side And built a