... all the forces in the universe push you forward to accelerate your movement.

A former student, Pastor Tina Wilson, called me on Saturday night, at 9:30 p.m. CDT, with excitement in her voice.

"Professor," she said breathlessly, "I am at the home of a friend and a man who played pro football with the Oakland Raiders is here!"

I asked, "What's his name?"

She said, "I am so excited, I forgot to ask...hold on."

She came back to the phone: "His name is Jermaine Williams."

"Pastor Tina," I said, "I have had another remarkable day."

I told my former student about the good time I had at a luncheon. The keynote speaker was an athlete who shared wisdom with a crowd of about 200 people.
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