david neil lowry

In life, despite the myriad of choices and paths that seem to present themselves, there is ultimately only one road available for us to travel. This road is uniquely ours, shaped by our experiences, decisions, and the journey we undertake. The true freedom we possess lies not in the number of paths we can take, but in how we choose to walk the path set before us. Will we tread this path with the ignorance of a fool, oblivious to the lessons and wisdom it offers? Or will we embrace the journey with the humility and insight of a wise fool, aware of our limitations yet open to growth and understanding? The choice is ours, and it defines the essence of our existence.

  • Here is a picture of a family of triplets who are Sea Scouts. You can read about their story here.  I’m not related to this family, but I was a member of a ship when I was 14 years old.…

  • I have a lovely home that was built in 2005.  Even though it is fairly new, several events have conspired to cause me trouble today.  First, there was a slow leak in the master bathroom shower that went undetected for a period of…

  • In eighth grade I discovered electronics.  A friend by the name of Chris Burnette introduced it to me.  Chris wasn’t exactly a friend but he wasn’t as mean to me as some of the other boys who would bully me…

  • Doing yard work has never been a favorite activity of mine.  It was always a chore.  I took a certain amount of pride and always saw that the lawn was neatly mowed and edged–but that was about it. Then I…

  • The older I get the more I understand the blessing of contentment. I say blessing because I have come to believe that contentment is a gift of grace given to those who willing put their faith in a benevolent universe.…

  • Several years ago Oklahoma Christian University entered into an agreement to create a city trail around the campus.  To my way of thinking, this was one of the most exciting things we’ve done for the local community in several years.…

  • This is my Fitbit Flex. I wear it everywhere.  It is my constant reminder that I want to be healthier. It’s pretty basic.  It counts steps.  My goal is to reach 10,000 steps each day with at least 30- 40…