Faith is what we hold on with
How’s your grip?
What would I wear to a job interview with the Creator?
I am mailing a package at the Exxon station down the road, (Yes, they are the only place without a line at the first of the year.) and the owner comes to weigh and post my parcel. I don’t know him well, but he is a kind and gracious man. We have never had a […]
The Tipping Point of Resolve
What is the magic of January first? People invest it with such power. The attraction of the clean slate. The leaving everything behind and starting fresh. My resolution is…I firmly resolve…this time I will get it right…starting tomorrow. Why wait? Why not start right now? I’ve worked with people who have made all the usual […]
Giving and taking, it’s all part of the Dance
Some say there are two kinds of people in the world: givers and takers. Givers give because: they’re generous/have the gift of generosity or they want people to like them or they want to be sure they are good enough some want to be sure they are good enough for God Takers take because: they […]
Teachers are heroes: “Just Do What Works”
Mrs. James is my hero. She teaches the 4th grade at an elementary school near me. I am the fortunate recipient of two “pals” from her class. On Wednesdays, I get to go and play games with them for half an hour during their “lunch period.” If you can call 10:30 am a lunch period. […]
In the race of your life: keep your eye on the prize
Winning. Competition. Trophies. Prizes. Those things all held real sway for me as a young athlete. I wanted them. And, many times, I got what I wanted. I was successful, often a winner. Much celebrated and complemented. When I became a Christian I came to see myself on the winner’s podium, and I didn’t necessarily […]
Busy is okay, it’s the “doing for” that does us in
The Advent season is almost upon us and already I am getting tired of people chastising me for my “busyness” in this season of waiting and preparing our hearts. I’ve heard this a million times before. We’re busy this time of year, for crying out loud, we’ve got stuff to do to get ready. I […]
Strength presents itself in the doing
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 This scripture is on my mind because my daughter is “doing the talk” for the Fellowship of Christian athletes at her school today and this is ‘her’ verse. Not sure whether she chose it or it was chosen for her. Anyway, this morning […]
When will God say breathe?
My recent excursion into the MRI tunnel still has me recalling the voice ‘from the outside’ saying.. “Hold your breath…” whhhiiiirrrrrrr, ratatatatatata… “Breathe.” Oh, it felt good to let go of that breath. While I was waiting, I was totally focused on one thing: taking my next breath. Being the rule-following type, it did not […]
Rest Easy…Really???
Rest Easy. Sounds inviting doesn’t it? But wait. Let me secure your arms at your sides on this rolling stretcher and slide you into a cold metal tube that is inches from your face. Oh, and then let me turn on the intermittent jack-hammers. “See you in about two hours,” they tell me. Glad I […]