A wild swing, a bloody mess If you corner a animal it is likely to respond with hostility, bared teeth, claws, or fangs. Sam, my Irish setter, is the most docile creature you could imagine, but her hair will rise… Continue reading

It’s just karma, isn’t it? A man recently was comparing his life to mine.  He bemoaned his circumstances and pointed out my blessings. With more than a little envy, he side-stepped his responsibility for his situation: “It’s just karma, isn’t… Continue reading

Do you ever wonder what you really care about? It’s not hard to tell if you ask yourself: what has the greatest potential for heartbreak?   ·    Love your stuff? You will be heartbroken when it is taken away by… Continue reading

The young couple rejoiced in the blessing of God’s provision. In our conversation, he related how his faith was tested during the time of his unemployment, how worry would come over him from time to time. His choice was to… Continue reading

Buzz Lightyear, one of the stars of “Toy Story” the 1995 movie, gave us the phrase – to infinity and beyond. The toy astronaut has seen the outposts in space. He attempts to inspire his fellows in the toybox with… Continue reading

Ed’s face lit up as I commended him. He soaked up my affirmation like dry ground taking in the rain. Despite our 45 year difference in age, I know how he feels. Who doesn’t like being appreciated, having their efforts… Continue reading

The story out of Afghanistan yesterday only got worse.  The report of a US Army sergeant going down a village street, kicking in doors, and gunning down civilians;        16 in all, mostly women and children, was beyond heart-breaking. Grim… Continue reading

Attempting to navigate life while staring into the rear-view mirror will lead inevitably to a crash. We will miss today’s opportunities if we are desperate to re-capture the happiness of another time in life.  If we live in the past,… Continue reading

His Applause, all that matters King David finally was bringing the Ark of the Covenant home. It was an exciting day and the king was overcome with joy in the Lord. As the procession entered the city, he started to… Continue reading

Do you live in peace? Apart from love, there is nothing that enhances the quality of our lives like being at peace with the world. Simmering conflict, no matter where it’s happening, at home, at work, in our church, or… Continue reading