Drinking and Thinking of You
Every time I have to go out of town for work, I turn into an emotional pretzel…I’m sure many of you can relate. But whenever possible, I try to spend the morning with my daughter and take her to school…
Category Life
Health or Religion?
A local church was hosting a “Get To Know You” event, and the facilitator signaled that the meeting was about to begin. “Ok guys!” Let’s go around the circle and get to know each other!” A pudgy but pleasant-looking man…
Consider the Quail
When selecting a mascot or a favorite animal, it’s common to choose a creature known for ferocity, power, strength, and dignity. But tigers, lions, and bears are pretty cliche. And when it comes to birds, eagles and hawks are criminally…
New Podcast Alert! Conversations with Celena
“Anyone who says that God never gives you something you can’t handle has never been completely shattered. God DOES give us things that are way too much for us to handle, but it’s during those times we learn to trust…
Self-Proclaimed Superstars, Delusional “Winners”
A sweaty kid with a mullet and a dodgeball pranced up to me, wagging his finger condescendingly. “Haha! You lost! I won!” he exulted. Confused, I quizzically raised one eyebrow and asked, “How could I have lost if I wasn’t…
Violins to Victory
My parents used to sometimes bring along kids who were learning to play musical instruments to various nursing homes. And this was quite a victory for the parents of those kids, particularly those who decided that the violin or French…
Just Call It a Day
I strolled past my daughter’s room and was surprised to find her in her pajamas. The time? 1:30 PM. And she declared that she didn’t want to go anywhere or do anything…there was just too much on her plate. I…
The Gardener
He was known as The Gardener. Although he was a teacher by vocation, he spent much of his time outside the classroom in his garden. Some of his fondest childhood memories involved tilling the soil and planting seeds with his…
How Could Friday Be Called Good?
At last, Messiah was in their midst Offered His hand, received their fists Deliverer delivered by Judas’ kiss His message ignored, His mission missed How could Friday be called Good? They mocked him, left Him bruised and battered Spat upon,…
The Job of a Jellyfish
My wife was having an engaging conversation with a delightful teenage gal who is involved with her High School Drama Club. This girl had recently participated in a production of The Little Mermaid, and my wife said, “I bet you…
