Quitters are everywhere! People quit their job, abandon a diet, leave their marriage, even walk away from Christ every day. Americans strongly believe in being happy and because we are such a rich culture that provides a wide array of… Continue reading

The voices coming from my radio were so full of acid I thought they might dissolve the speakers! They mocked all things good and godly with foul language and expressions of pity for those who they considered too stupid to… Continue reading

When people think of you, what do they think next? Bev, my wife, elicits thoughts of children and a classroom full of learning centers that are designed to encourage little brains to develop. She’s all about teaching first graders and… Continue reading

“Whatever you ask of me, I will do it!” I would not offer that kind of unconditional surrender to just anyone. I enjoy my freedom to make choices, to do the things I want to do. But, when it comes… Continue reading

Have you ever been granted ‘power of attorney’ on behalf of another? That legal standing means that you can make decisions for that person that are as legally binding as if they made them for themselves. You can spend their… Continue reading

Some of my peers would most likely disagree with my next statement, but it’s true. I hate conflict! But, it is part of my life; and your’s, too. If we make a decision, somebody will take issue with it. I’m… Continue reading

In the camera I saw just a slice of the panorama in front of me – until I realized the lens was zoomed in too tightly. When I pulled back the zoom, the picture I wanted appeared. Sometimes the same… Continue reading

Life is full of oughta’s, shoulda’s, gotta’s – isn’t it? I ought to get out and get those branches picked up after yesterday’s wind storm. I should have made better preparation for that meeting. I’ve got to get a grip… Continue reading

Hello, reader. I am reaching back for a CoffeeBreak written a little over a year ago, (3/2/2009) resending it today. On Monday, my mother received a diagnosis of lung cancer from her physicians. It was the kind of news that… Continue reading

We make much of self-esteem, don’t we? We value self-confidence, teach our children to express themselves, and hold our opinions in very high regard. Americans are individualists, quick to defend personal rights. “I matter!” – is a core belief of… Continue reading