Heat dances from the asphalt, giving solid objects the illusion of swaying under July’s burning heat. Hydrangea bushes, all purple and pink, dot the landscape of homes and churches. Driving down the road, I begin to count all the churches – One, Two, Three…Ten,...
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tread lightly on heroes in orange aprons
Yesterday I met a man, a hero, and he shared a true story that makes me want to wring somebody’s neck. The man had retired from 20 years service as an aviator for the US Coast Guard. He’d held a stellar career, one of awards and commendations. And he’d fought off the...
winter reflections on bird feeders and the church…
We have this beautiful bird feeder which is three-quarters full of bird seed. Sounds great right? But there are barely any birds alighting on it these days. If they do they leave in a flurry of frustration with tiny empty stomachs. This is especially rough in these...
why you won’t catch me throwing in the towel
I was just talking with a friend of mine who told me that traffic is down on his blog, and he's considering throwing in the towel. I encouraged him to stick with it because I really believe his voice matters. I hope he sticks with it. But it got me thinking about how...
do you ever wonder if you’ve achieved God’s Purpose for your life?
Sometimes I lie awake at night and wonder if I have achieved God's purpose for...
of guilt and parenting
It's not for the faint of heart, this parenting business. Lately, he's gone...
on distraction {and why it may be your best friend}
Lately, distraction is my closest companion. I sit down to look up an address...
exposing insecurity
God calls us to do something. We mess it up. God gives us opportunities. We...
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