Today’s “Photo Fiesta” is not a deliberate attempt to steer our focus away from politics – it’s just a fortunate side-effect! This is what happens when we look at life with an open heart and a grateful spirit. First, “The Beard” may actually be ready for this weekend’s Walk Through Bethlehem (movie) shooting schedule. To…
when everything shifts and there is a new center of gravity moving forward.
The Spirit of the Lord God is on me, because the Lord has chosen me to bring good news to poor people. He has sent me to heal those with a sad heart. He has sent me to tell those who are being held and those in prison that they can go free. He has…
Read more The constant choice we all have between promise and discontent
Do you want to see One America, a nation with many opinions but one heart?
Read more Many Opinions but One Heart (Elbow-Bumps Across America) #Leadership
“My ears had heard about you, but now my eyes have seen you. Therefore, I relent and find comfort on dust and ashes.” – Job (to God) 42:5-6 It is hard to work when you are sick! What I want to do is to write about the experience but then that tends to come off as whining. And I…
the first grandchild always becomes a kind of guide...
Read more Our Awesome Grandson Turns Nine (and other stuff that makes my heart sing!)
This morning – and by “morning” I mean 4:00 am – I woke up with a raging sore throat. It had been bugging me in a mild-to-annoying fashion for a couple of days but then hit me full-force in Saturday’s early hours. Normally, I would ride out something like that. But 2020’s hyper-careful medical protocols…
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heartbe pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14 This week’s “Photo-Friday” is going to have a bit of a food theme. First, and you already know this, because of how much I enjoy great food. Plus, and this makes me so proud,…
Read more because this week needs to wrap up with good news, good vibes, and goodness in general
“But my righteous one will live by faith. And I take no pleasure in the one who shrinks back.” But we do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are saved. Hebrews 10:38-39 Today’s post has two pieces: First, my absolute delight at the beauty of intentional community…
Read more So Shine Already! (An encouraging evening and a devotional gem)
this is the first time in my entire life I have ever gone more than 48-hours without shaving
