All I Really Want for Christmas is Presence Please!
Whew! ‘Safely home from an errand near the mall and glad I didn’t go to the mall. Getting there would have meant sitting in the sea of backed-up traffic waiting to get onto […]
How to Think Your Way to Success
My life got busy recently and I lost hold of important disciplines. Does that happen to you? A baby was born, a hurricane developed, our basement leaked water and a series of meetings […]
When You Really Need to Hit Three for Three
A few years ago I heard an unforgettable story about an interesting young man. His story teaches a valuable lesson we all need. The handsome blond-haired young man with movie-star like features lived […]
Are You One of the Brightest Bulbs in the Box?
Three days ago I began my milestone birthday by walking around a nearby lake. The first half of my route featured a casual stroll through a rose garden, a trek to the far […]
In a Battle? Learn How to Win from General Grant!
The evening of April 6, 1862 brought one of the worst moments of the Civil War for General U.S. Grant. His army suffered a terrible defeat at Shiloh that day, a pounding rain […]
What to Do When You Feel Lonely in a Crowd
Jan and Mike’s Road Trip Jan and Mike (not their real names) looked forward to their weekend get-away. All week their jobs, household responsibilities and other commitments kept them from feeling personally connected. […]
Why You Should Come Out of the Cry Closet
Two weeks ago I blogged about the day I started crying in church. A song reminded me of my late brother and I decided not to push back my tears but to […]
Why You Can Cry if You Want To
I was still a teenager when I sat in a Sunday communion service irreverently looking around instead of praying. Looking back I don’t think God minded that I looked around because of what […]
Why Everyone Needs a Confidant (and How to Get One)
Photo by Cole Hutson on Unsplash John’s wife and two children stared blankly at the living room walls after expending all the tears and angry words they could muster at the moment. Together […]