My men's Sunday School class is working through a book on fatherhood. Which is interesting considering I'm middle-aged, single and childless! The rest of the men are all dads and are all honest about the ups and downs of fatherhood. I respect them ... Continue reading
My 2017 Calendar (“Here’s What I Heard” #2)
Here's number 2 in my "Favorite Quotes" series. Read Number 1 by clicking right here. Electronically organizing my life on my phone does NOT appeal to me! I prefer an actual paper and ink calendar that I can hold in my hands, lose under a pile of ... Continue reading
“Here’s What I Heard…” (Favorite Quotes)
I think it would be fun to share some favorite quotes. Some encouraging, some thought-provoking, and maybe a few humorous. You can help me out if you want. Send me your favorite quote and I just might include it here. (And of course give you the ... Continue reading
How to Keep Your Balance During This Christmas Week
(or....Why you should hug your scary-looking, tattooed, pot-bellied, bearded, and pierced buddy.) At the close of this week's church service the pastor had us stand and close our eyes. After a few seconds I found myself swaying, my balance off ... Continue reading
How To Be Seen This Christmas Week
Last year I enjoying sharing a little something with you each day of Christmas week. Maybe I'll do the same this year... It is Christmas, that supposedly "most wonderful time of the year." But there are things that do not feel "most ... Continue reading
Truth and Forgiveness
Trigger warning: Another post about sexual abuse. To read why I write about abuse, click here. Today's post is taken from my journal. I hope there is a principle or two buried in these lines that you find relevant for your journey, whatever it ... Continue reading