Covid 19 brought a whole new situation to most of us — staying home to work, learn and meet. We used to go ‘places’ where things happened. Places included church buildings, retail shops, offices, conference rooms, schools, gymnasiums, schools and
So, we’re used to the fact that things aren’t what they used to be. We’ve settled in with that. But as you start a day, week, month, quarter you’ve got to ask, what do I do now? If you’re a
Think you might you have gifts? But isn’t it scary to use them? How Do You Start? “It began as you might expect. In a hole in the ground, there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty dirty wet hole full
My middle daughter joined me today for a minor errand that was fun and encouraging for us both. We went to the dump! There were sticks and brush to get rid of, old timbers from an ancient playset that we
Everything we do is not that important. I mean it’s not that serious. What I’m trying to say is we get so into habits, traditions, and patterns that we lose flexibility and think it’s all a very serious thing. It’s
Being tired for a day, a week or as long as you remember is not a good place to be. We all have times when we’re running to make deadlines or just feeling like our to-do list is doing us
Think about the fun you had! Back in your early ministry or when you were part of a team that started something new. Maybe you’ve even got pictures or can reminisce with team members. Not so much thinking of a “those
Spent time with a friend today and it turned out it was his birthday — his 93rd birthday! I didn’t know!! Argh! I didn’t know it was his birthday until I heard someone wish him a happy birthday! Oh man,
I’m embarrassed to admit that one year ago I began this blog and one other with the intention of blogging on each of them at least once a week. I’m embarrassed because I didn’t live up to that vision. I
So, the youngest daughter was in the Caribbean last week with her mom and grandma. They were visiting an aunt who teaches school there. And a text arrives where the daughter says, “I have a boyfriend!” And I respond, “No,