Writing to Hit the Mark
This spring evening is as much fun as Christmas morning. After work I head out to work in the garden. From a short distance away it appears lifeless. Bare ground and dead twigs is the predominant feature. But closer examination reveals far ... Continue reading
While I lived in Florida, mom called weekly to fill me in on the latest from the family and the neighborhood. One week, the latest included the tale of her Sunbeam MixMaster, the mixer that had faithfully whipped up countless dozens of cookies, ... Continue reading
Sometimes I hear God question me, "Do you still think I am good?" And sometimes I yell back, "NO!" You would never do that, would you? (Photo Credit: Ben White) Well OK, maybe you would; especially if you find it all too easy to look ... Continue reading
You know that moment reality slaps you upside the face? I had such a moment this week. Yes, I'm getting heavier. Our bodies are described as temples. If I'm gonna be a temple, I'd might as well be a substantial temple, right? Past cultures ... Continue reading
Sometimes we hear our stories best when they are spoken through the voices of others. "Growing up, people would always tell me God loved me, but I had a hard time believing that. I wondered if God even liked me. I don't know, maybe it's ... Continue reading
What could be achieved by walking along a broken road that disappears into the waters of Salt Fork Lake? This was my excuse for rushing past the abandoned road time after time. The road is a remnant of Rte.22 that was rerouted for the development of ... Continue reading