I want to cry, not sure why My heart hurts for two Two that are not But were at one time One time when hers was mine. I know not why Why the two can’t be Be what they were meant to be. Meant to be, what an oddly little phrase Phrase like I loveContinue reading “Dying to Live”
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The Exodus as an HR Lesson
As I completed the reading in an HR class, I couldn’t help but think of another HR event from the Bible: A few thousand years ago, the Hebrews were living in Egypt. Their population grew steadily, until it became a concern of the Pharaoh. Scared of an uprising or revolt, Pharaoh decided that he andContinue reading “The Exodus as an HR Lesson”
Why Wed?
I went to a wedding today. I and my little family, live-in nanny included. We had a grand time. ‘Twas a good ceremony, good food, good laughter. A celebration. But whenever I’m at a wedding, and I see the bride and groom looking all young and happy and naive, I can’t help but smirk. IContinue reading “Why Wed?”
Limited Knowledge / Unlimited Resources
We have more resources available to us than any prior generation. We can fill our plate with enough podcasts or sermons to keep us occupied for the rest of our years. In some cases, a single person’s recordings (whether audio or literary) could keep us busy the rest of our lives. I think of menContinue reading “Limited Knowledge / Unlimited Resources”
Fatherhood
Four years ago, I had no desire to be a father. Not until I was finished with school, which at the time, I planned to finish a PhD. Three years ago, I told my wife we could start trying. The Lord did quite a work on my heart. Two years ago, we had a littleContinue reading “Fatherhood”
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”
Words – Where Do They Go?
Jason Mraz has a lyric in which he wonders where all of our words go. “Do they bend, do they break, over the flight that they take, and come back together again, with a whole new meaning and a brand new sense, completely unrelated to the one I sent?” I have been wondering similar thingsContinue reading “Words – Where Do They Go?”
Omer Redden 