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
Chores & Chats
Take Yourself Less Seriously
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
Consider a Nap
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
Revisit the Joy!
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
I Almost Missed it!
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
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
Parenting, discipling and Christmas
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,
With Great Power…
Stan Lee passed away in mid November at age 95. Who’s Stan Lee? Okay, you’re not a comic book fan if you ask that question. Stan, the man, Lee was the guy behind Marvel comics and it’s myriad heroes and
5 Ways to Grow as Disciples of Jesus
Sometimes I need to get smacked by a plank. Remember when Jesus talked about how we must take the plank/log/beam out of our own eye before we point out the speck in our friend’s eye? In Matthew chapter 7:1-5, He
Life is Better part 2
Okay, this is the part where we get out of the canoe. No, I don’t mean when I tip and fall in the water, which happens sometimes or often. It’s thinking about the statement, “life is better…” In the previous