Writing to Hit the Mark
For 11 1/2 months of the year my friendships seem good and relatively normal. I mean, we drink coffee and talk together. We make time for each other in our busy schedules. We share meals, laughter, tears, hugs, and handshakes. Oh, but my eyes are ... Continue reading
(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
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
I'm still enjoying those little moments when I realize that God is saying, "Mark, I love you!" Here's another one. God is saying "I love you" when... Friends say, "Hey, can we help you decorate?" (Some things are SO much more enjoyable ... Continue reading
Would this qualify as a Christmas story, since it does occur in December? The December morning was greeting-card perfect. A light snow was dusting the ground without creating hazards for walking or traveling. Temperatures were a mild 30 degrees, ... Continue reading
Sometimes God says "I love you" when ... He winks and says with a smile, "Go ahead, be a bit silly, you'll always be a child in my heart!" Is God inviting you to enjoy some silly fun today? I dare you to tell me what it is! :-) ... Continue reading