My precious son Elijah is an example of what Peter challenged us to note in I Peter 2:2 regarding a new born. Clearly Elijah is a milk addict. He is passionate and aggressive about one thing—milk.

Peter reminds us that our singular craving as a devoted followers of Jesus Christ should be for the “pure milk of the word.” Oh’ that God would continue to give us a fruious appetite for the Word and not for junk food of this world.

Do you want to grow up in Christ than pursue pure milk of the Word with the intensity of a newborn.

Building a spiritual palate for God’s word is the cataylist for maturity.

Make sure you get fitted for shoes by a professional that can watch and analyize your gate. Start small and build miles in time. Find a running partner than can keep you accountable. Pick a race sometime in the near future. Look around at God’s creation. Watch the weight fall off—for extra weight-loss consider adjusting your portions and diet.

Just do it!

Traveling begins at home. First, place all your hotel point cards on one, small, business size lamented card. This will guarantee credit for your stay. Second, since you are going to anticipate a free upgrade you need to be endearing at the front desk. Third, always inquire about the type of room, location, and amenities (this will give you some clue if the “magic” worked). Fourth, always tip appropriately—maybe you have forgotten that generosity opens doors that are normally closed. For example do you leave a tip on you pillow in the morning for the cleaning team (one dollar per person in the room—two dollars if your super generous, three if you made a mess of the place)? A tipping guide is forth coming. Fifth, place your dirty towels in the tub—all of them. Sixth, be sensitive to the fact that you have a neighbor 6 inches away from you in the next room. Seven, if you find yourself in a less than desirable community or overseas, leave the TV on low when you leave so that it appears somebody is in the room (low or you will violate principle four). Eight, remember God is always on the road with you!

Off to the lobby, more to come later.

After longing and looking for a bottle of H2O at the Ryder Cup (to no avail) I was reminded that when you consider drinks for large events the ratio is 7-1, water to other assorted drinks. I finally found water outside the coarse, sold by teenagers, for .50 cents and chilled to perfection. Somebody at the Ryder Cup has dropped the ball or should I say shanked one left!

Strive to return calls within 24 hours—its a courtesy.

For the foodies in Louisville you need to try the BLT at Blue Dog Bakery and top it off with a chocolate chip cookie.

Wear comfortable shoes, never grumble about the long walk, don’t talk when a player is preparing to strike a ball, never where a sports team shirt with a number on it when you are over 18, don’t eat to much ice cream in the heat, always apply a liberal layer of sun screen, never use a cell phone, learn to embrace a port-o-potty experience, always where a collared shirt, never yell “good luck” at  player, pay attention to an errant ball coming at your head, drink lots of water, pack a book on theology, and take in the scenery.