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...
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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 my life or not. I look back on 48 years and I don’t think anyone would say I haven’t accomplished anything. Surviving the first seventeen years of life not really being me, the me God...
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...
on crumpled bills and broken souls
He hands me a mason jar full of crumpled fives and hard-earned ten dollar...
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