It’s a lie. You can’t believe everything you see. You know this; I know this. Sometimes, we just need a reminder. Case 1: People with Lamborghinis The other day I posted a picture of me with a Lamborghini. All I said was, “Mid-life crisis. It’s official!” I posted it as a joke, as a mockery ofContinue reading “Don’t Trust Everything You See”
Category Archives: In the News
December 2025
Today marks the beginning of the last month of the year. 31 days until we hit 2026. Can you wrap your head around it? All the goals you set at the beginning of 2025, how are they looking? My year certainly didn’t look like I expected it to. I’ll expound on that another time. ButContinue reading “December 2025”
Book Launch!
Hi Friends, I’m launching a book on Amazon this month! It’s called “All Roads Lead to Jesus.” You can go straight to Amazon and buy it. Talk to you soon, omer
Edging
When I drive by certain houses, I almost stop to admire their beauty. In our town, on the way to the grocery store, there are at least two of these houses. Good symmetry in the architecture, well manicured lawns, solid boundaries. … This morning (a Saturday) I awoke at 5:30am. After a bike ride, IContinue reading “Edging”
Follow the Signs; Exits Have Been Changed
The title of this post comes from a traffic sign I saw this weekend. In many ways, it sums up my thoughts this past week. What I mean is that everyone has to exit this world. It’s not optional. Most of us think we know when we’ll exit, say at the age of 85 orContinue reading “Follow the Signs; Exits Have Been Changed”
Public Service Announcement #2
Just recently, I noticed that the blog started to get a mind of its own. It was tending toward theology, heavily. So, I went back a year, checked my old posts, and realized I used to write about other things–things that were still worthwhile. In fact, at this time last year, I was writing aContinue reading “Public Service Announcement #2”
Wild at Heart (1)
Tomorrow begins a new adventure for me. I’m starting a book club. I know it doesn’t sound like much of an adventure, but in reality it is. Because very soon, our book club will turn into a man’s club. And we’ll go out and do manly things. And men will become better workers, better husbands,Continue reading “Wild at Heart (1)”
Signs
Signs. What comes to mind when you hear that word? An octagon colored red? Two golden arches? A swoosh? A movie from the early 2000’s? What about “writing in the sky?” Like a sign from God? Did you think of a sign like that? Have you ever been given a sign like that? This week, I was given aContinue reading “Signs”
Fantasy Football
Last Sunday, I drafted my fantasy football team. I think I pieced together a pretty good roster (Adrian Peterson, Tony Romo, Michael Turner, Jason Witten, Pierre Garcon, etc.). But the fact of the matter is this: I don’t have fantasies about football. I have no passionate lust to create an all-star team. I have no deepContinue reading “Fantasy Football”
Education
Like the old sage once said, “Never let schooling get in the way of your education.” The other day, on a break at work, I picked up a magazine called Governing. In it, I found an article, “Ditching the Carrot and Stick.” The title intrigued me, so I read the article and came to find some suprisingContinue reading “Education”
A New Love
My wife and I made a baby. She was born yesterday. Her name is Sevaeh Vashti Redden. We like her. Love her actually. I think I’m in love all over again. And I don’t think I’m alone. (Sevaeh arrived on 7-7-11, at 11:36 am, 7 lbs 4oz., 20 1/4 inches long.)
The Way Back
So I watched this movie a couple weeks ago called The Way Back. Then two days ago, the smell of burgers on the grill and the sight of fireworks in the sky reminded me of something: I am very thankful for the freedoms we have as citizens in the United States of America. I mean,Continue reading “The Way Back”