This Year Will Be Different (Maybe)
Every year we make our lists of resolutions. Every year we break them. This year will be different – I think.
My Blue Funeral Jacket
There’s nothing particularly unique about it. It’s a fairly standard navy blue blazer. It hangs in my closet with a clear plastic protector over the shoulders and a disc of cedar around the neck of the hanger. I don’t wear it often – we are mostly business casual at the office these days – but,…
Standing Guard
The “Guard Donkey” is a good reminder of the kind of friend each of us needs in life.
Goals for a New Year?
Every year we set goals – often with the same result. Nothing changes. This year change your heart before you change your list.
Our Deliverance
“Dad, I know we can hike out of here”, said my youngest son, Graham, as I looked up at the grey sky, flecks of rain touching my face. He was 15, at the time, and there was real fear in his eyes and concern for me and his brothers. I hoped he wouldn’t see the…
Diffusing Anger – What I Learned From the Prodigal Son
Anger can lead to so much destruction. Coupled with unforgiveness it can lead to a root of bitterness that affects us to deepest part. Here is what I learned one night about my own heart and the dangers of reacting with anger.
An Unexpected “Enemy”
The graceful “old lady” sat majestically on the tarmac at the Asheville Airport, the sun shining brightly off her aluminum skin. Fully restored and as “ready for war” as the day she was named, the sight of her bringing back memories of old footage, movies and a love for flying machines! Our family met at…
God’s Top 10 – How Did “Covet” Even Make the List?
So, most of us are familiar with the list. We’ve heard it read. We’ve seen the fiery finger of God write it on stone in the movies. Or we remember the flannel board stories in Sunday school. Thou shalt not . . . You shall have no other gods before Me. (Totally makes sense –…
The Shed – Exposing the Heart Part II
“Because, if I’m honest, I’ll admit that I care more about what you think about me than I do about what God knows about me! And that’s just messed up.” A few weeks ago I wrote a blog post about a shed I built in my back yard. I only had enough paint to cover…
The Shed – Exposing the Heart – Part I
There is a shed in my back yard. I built it about 3 years ago to house my riding mower and garden tools. It was a kit from Lowes with a shingled roof, two windows and double doors that swing out wide. I remember being amazed when I picked it up on the loading dock…
It Was On My Mind 