Too many of my adult years I spent giving too much weight to the wrong influences. I lived perpetually reacting to things long done and over. I have good news. No matter what you have been through, there is One who sticks closer than a brother (Prov. 18:21) My exact opposite exists in the form
Enough Wind
Lately, my efforts to determine subjects to write about seem for naught. My life currently offers little that feels worthy of writing out. But just this afternoon, before deciding to forgo a week, a glimmer of a topic captured my attention. My sails found enough wind to haul me out of the stillness where words
You Rule
On the way to church Sunday, I noticed the Burger King sign said You Rule. The message seemed odd to me. Last night, I saw a Burger King commercial and realized the message is from their latest ad campaign. Later on Sunday, I shared with a friend some nervousness I feel about an upcoming opportunity
Back In Time
Do you keep items around you that remind you of special people and places? The ceramic cat at the entrance to my bedroom belonged to my grandmother. Nothing extraordinary sticks out about the dirty patchwork cat. To me, though, it is invaluable. Sacred memories dance around it. A simple glance can transport me back in
The Familiar Rut
Do you ever have moments when you become aware of how much world exists that you have not experienced? Laugh if you must, but I get that feeling when I visit a different grocery store. I buy my groceries at Walmart. In fact, I shop the same store most every Wednesday. Sometimes, though, I need