Monthly Archives: January 2019

Hard Times

Always and especially in the hard times of winter, it’s a good time for treating others as we would be treated. Continue reading

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The Pursuit of Unhappiness

If you are chasing happiness, you’ll likely find that it can always run faster than you can. Quit chasing and you’ll probably find yourselves having dinner together. Continue reading

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Breach Baby

Being born backwards didn’t obligate me to go through life that way! I keep trying to remember that… Continue reading

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Little Hops of Faith

Just as a young child may not be aware of how “play” is helping her develop needed skills, we don’t always understand what God is doing with us. Continue reading

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Snow That Ain’t

Snow that looks like fertilizer pellets or BB’s isn’t nearly as pretty as that soft, fluffy stuff… but it’s still snow. Folks that don’t look like me… are still folks I should love. Continue reading

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The Softer Works of God

The beauty of a full moon barely shining through the clouds reminds me of the many quiet and gentle folks I’ve loved and admired over the years. Continue reading

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The Blessings of Winter

Winter brings both beauty and danger, pain and glory. Be careful and keep your eyes open… for both danger and beauty! Continue reading

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Making It through the Tough Spots

Seems like every fall the coming winter is going to be really horrible… until it actually gets here. Dire predictions help you endure a great many things that never happen. Continue reading

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Too Many Too’s

Sometimes it seems like I’ve got so many excuses I can barely keep up with them all! Continue reading

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Bucky

Not every physical flaw has to be fixed; learning to live with our “defects” is an important skill. Continue reading

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