Bumping into an acquaintance at K-mart led to the generic question, “So, how was your summer?” The honesty of my reply surprised me, “it’s been really good!” So, what has made this summer good? You've helped! Since this website launched in ... Continue reading
who’s REALLY the liar???
I was being accused. Not by someone, but rather by the enemy of the soul. The one who is described as going around like a "roaring lion" (See 1 Peter 5: 8) The accusations sounded something like this: (Photo Credit) For years I’ve struggled ... Continue reading
The Archaeologist: Why I Dig into the Past
(Bats, Battles, & Declarations, Part 2) When working through traumatic or painful memories, you may be like me and sometimes ask, "Is this worth all the effort and pain, or am I just wasting my time?" A good friend recently sent me ... Continue reading
Bats, Battles & Declarations
I’m sitting at Starbucks and I’m mad. Not at Starbucks; Starbucks is medicating me with caffeine, sugar and chocolate at the moment! (Photo Credit) At 5:30 this morning I was lying awake, staring at the shadowy ceiling, when I saw a bat ... Continue reading
Lettin’ Out the Dogs
I’m writing this on the weekend, while house sitting for friends. (My main responsibility is to make sure their dogs get bathroom breaks!) It’s nice having a couple days and nights away from home. This is a good opportunity to organize emails, ... Continue reading
Drills, Bits, and Truth
I’m helping a friend do some house repairs. Repairs that have required me to pick up a drill. (Insert sound track of primal grunts, in the tradition of Tim Allen!) A drill is definitely not a huge piece of power equipment. But still, it presented a ... Continue reading