You know how dog years work, right? For every one year they are alive, it equals about seven years in human years. I often think of this truth in reverse…
Constant Guide
My heart is staid and true unwavering, constant. Set on track course marked out– no straying.
Summer, I’ll Miss You
For most of us mothers, as the school year edges on, weariness sets in. Christmas comes, then Easter along with the onslaught of spring activities, shows, sports, teacher gifts, and…
A Crossroads
In the dark hours of the night I won’t give up on you, Even if there’s no light To penetrate the blue.
Margin
I shared this poem I wrote with my Bible study group this past year. Do you have any margin in your life? Are you good at saying no and leaving…
Brown Rice and Baked Potatoes
My family bought its first Litton microwave in the early-80s. My childhood is fraught with memories of microwave experimental cooking such as monkey bread, spam, and macaroni and cheese in…
Worship Is . . .
The Bible tells us to “Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy.” (Psalm 100:2) Any worship leader can tell you that this can be a challenge…
Find Meaning, Unleash Your Clout [Book Review]
At first glance of the title, you might not be sure that you’re up for a book on “unleashing clout.” Clout isn’t a frequented word these days as we aim to “garner…
Growing Through Failure in the New Year
Here we are at another year, the clock still ticks onward, seconds lead to minutes, which add up to hours, days and weeks. Although most of civilization aims to focus on accomplishments and goals for the New Year, how would it look differently if we were to measure our lives in terms of overcoming failures?
