Daily Musings
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Who is Driving you Today?
On our way to a hike on Saturday, we took some winding roads through a pretty hillside. The air was cool but moisture laden, the trees a bright healthy green, the sun shining down in all its glory. And the words of a song, “It’s Your breath in our lungs,” came to life. Every breath…
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Jump on The Table
Things have gotten a little chaotic around here lately. Subtle discrepancies from the normal peace we feel in this household. Heightened stress levels and an irritability index higher than normal. It reminded me of the time my father saved me from a cockroach. Yes, an insect. Before I tell you that story, I would like…
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Are You Crated?
Yes, I am one of those people who crates their dogs. They rest well in their crates. My German Shepherd stays in hers all night long, even with the door open. She actually prefers it closed so she can have her privacy. Recently, we boarded them at a pet resort that is crate free, where…
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An Ode to the Fallen
It would be wrong of me to say nothing about the heroes who gave everything for a country as remarkable as this. Without their sacrifice, we would not have the safety and stability that allows this nation to function and flourish. Something as seemingly simple as laying roads so that commerce and transportation can thrive…
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A Secure Channel
Reading is one of life’s great pleasures. There are countless books out there, and then there is the Bible: one of the greatest gifts mankind has ever been blessed with. A valuable and loving message from our one true God. When you stop to think about it, without words how would we read? Language is…
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When Enough is Not Enough
‘You are Enough’. I am sure many of you have seen this phrase plastered on t-shirts, coffee mugs, car decals, and just about everywhere else. Does it actually make people feel good about themselves when they see it or wear it? Perhaps momentarily. But in my humble opinion it is not rooted in Scripture and…
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Storms of Life – to correct or perfect
I had the privilege of attending an awesome sermon this past weekend. It was about the storm in Matthew 14:22-33. The pastor did a great job peeling back layers of complexity to reveal the goodness of God. The gist of the sermon was that God sometimes “makes” us go into storms, either for correction as…
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Called by My Name
When the boys were little, we did an arts and crafts project together. They had to get creative decorating and labeling their Christmas stockings. We had to drain them of their endless energy first, of course. They did an excellent job, the stockings are still holding strong and we use them every year. Each one…
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Red, White and Blue
In my previous life, when I was not yet a citizen of this country that gave me opportunities, recognized my talents, forgave my shortcomings, and helped me grow, I struggled with the concept of patriotism. I looked around at my patriotic counterparts and wondered what made them so proud of the country I was born…
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Salt, Light and a Little Sting
A few months ago, I was faced with a leadership challenge. How does one lead people who are doing the best they can but simply do not get it? When you feel like common sense has left the building and you want to scream, what do you do? Surprise — you pray. I am now…