You ever put your foot in your mouth? I’ve put my foot in my mouth more times than I can count, usually in conversations with my wife. Anyone who knows me, knows I try to stay quiet most of the time. In fact, I’ve had many people tell me they wish I’d talk more. ButContinue reading “More Talk = Less Truth”
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Proverbs 10:4-5
4: Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth. 5: He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son. When you live in an agrarian society, these Proverbs are literally true. You don’t work; you don’t eat. You don’t work; you have nothing.Continue reading “Proverbs 10:4-5”
Put Me In The Zoo
When my kids were younger, I read them a bedtime story from Robert Lopshire called, Put Me In The Zoo. It’s about this big gangly creature who wants to live in the zoo. Unfortunately, the zoo keepers aren’t keen on him. But a couple of kids take notice of him, and he begins to doContinue reading “Put Me In The Zoo”
A Legacy: George Ogle
Have you ever heard of him? Me neither. In 2022, I went to Ireland. For half a day, I walked through St. Patricks Cathedral and hung out at the grounds. One thing that struck me — just how many sculptures and art pieces were in that cathedral. The statues were so detailed, so intricate, soContinue reading “A Legacy: George Ogle”
A Tidbit on Vision
“If your vision is for a year, plant wheat. If your vision is for a decade, plant trees. If your vision is for a lifetime, plant people.” – Chinese Proverb Steve Jobs had a vision to fit a thousand songs in your pocket. And he wanted the user-experience to be intuitive, even to a child.Continue reading “A Tidbit on Vision”
The Power of a Daily Habit
When you decide to create a daily habit, two things will happen: 1) Resistance will rise up.2) You will become stronger. Here are a few quick thoughts on those two ideas. Resistance Rises Up You’re going to feel challenged on this daily habit most days. First, because you’re doing something new. You haven’t done thisContinue reading “The Power of a Daily Habit”
Getting Kicked in the Face
My daughter came home from cheer and mentioned she was frustrated. She got kicked in the face. Elbowed in the face. Caught a knee to the chin. Three different stunts. Glasses smashed into her nose. Made her cry. And she’s a tough cookie! I get it, girl. Literally, I’ve had it happen. Not in cheer,Continue reading “Getting Kicked in the Face”
7 Things God Hates
The first time I ran across this in the Bible, I was flabbergasted. Up to this point in my life, I had heard that God was love, God was forgiving, and God was full of mercy and grace. He wanted a relationship with me, and the only thing I knew in the negative column wasContinue reading “7 Things God Hates”
Friday Night Fiction (Part 5)
“Why’d you do it?” I asked him. I never liked small talk. I didn’t see what other people saw in it. Figured my question would cut to the chase. “Huh?” he looked back at me, head cocked. “Why’d you choose to adopt her?” I clarified. “Oh,” he focused back on the TV. His favorite driverContinue reading “Friday Night Fiction (Part 5)”
Advent 2025
This picture. Advent. The Light came down. The Word dwelt among us.
Design Something Beautiful
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Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess
Do you ever struggle with a mental mess? Negative thoughts, negative self-talk. Some people I know call it “head trash.” Or, perhaps the thoughts aren’t negative, they’re just jumbled. You don’t feel like you can think clearly. Whether its negative or jumbled or some other mental mess, I came across a process that can help.Continue reading “Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess”