I developed a craving to control, to keep the fear from controlling me. Yet this tightrope of juggling fear and control made me oh so tired. You might know something about this weary walk yourself. ...
So, when the end of the day arrives and I have moments to myself, I usually choose my book to spend them with. My soul is filled, my mind expanded as I am transported to distant times and places....
I sat alone in the Costco Food Court and stuffed down a hot dog with a Diet Coke chaser. As I stared blankly at the abyss of people and cars, I heard a familiar voice and looked up at my...
"The one who offers thanksgiving as His sacrifice glorifies me." Psalm 50:23b ESV November has not been kind to California. We lament as stories of suffering and death and horror continue to assault us. Have mercy, Lord. Have mercy! As we roll into...
IF I were to have another baby boy, I would name him Ezekiel (meaning "God strengthens"). I adore this name, especially the nickname Zeke. This moniker fits with the rest of the names of my sons. They are Samuel, Noah,...
My buddies Vince and Eric wrestled for our school team in high school. The first time I watched them compete, I was grossed out (the lycra, the sweat, the sounds, oh my!) and awed simultaneously. These days, my favorite wrestler is...
A few months ago, I read the fabulous book, The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson. When I began the book, I read merrily along until I stopped, frozen on a sentence on page 15. Here is what it said: It is absolutely ...
Junior High School called, and it wants its hurt feelings back. Oh, Middle school. This demographic gets a bad rap sometimes, but I (usually) enjoy these humans, even though extra grace is often required. This stage of life is challenging for most....
"Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy...