Psalm 139 is such a wonderful reminder of the promises of God that a few years ago, I printed copies to leave sitting on the table next to my chair, on a clipboard in my office, and on the nightstand—all with the intent of memorizing these valuable reminders so that they would always be easily …
Month: August 2022
Aggravation
My friends Fran and Angela produce a podcast entitled Rambling Through Everyday Life that is both enjoyable and insightful; and today, I might offer that Christie and Julie have a similar, albeit different take, as we engage in an unpublished version of “Walking Through Everyday Life.” During our summer morning strolls, we discuss anything and …
Never-Failing Friend
Who wouldn’t fancy listing one of their life goals to be a Never-Failing Friend? Seriously, do you know anyone who desires that any Relational Equity they cultivate to be marred by failure? But guess what? All of us, including me, will fall short if the bar we set is to be a Never-Failing Friend, because …
Held Hostage
As members of the Forgotten Generation, (those of us born in the 60s, 70s, and early 80s), otherwise labeled as Gen X, the timeline of our life experiences could easily coincide with a graphic depiction of the evolution of technology during that same time frame. From the table-tennis game of Pong created by Atari in …
Just a Test
Imagine riding a tour bus, bound for the Road to Hana on the island of Maui with ten strangers, when the screeching, pulsing tone of the emergency alert system begins sounding from cell phones. We’re all familiar with the tone used to deliver important emergency information such as weather and AMBER alerts, but visualize the …
God Speed
What thoughts come to mind when you read the title to this post? Do the ideas connect to a specific person, time, or place? Is it an unknown phrase and therefore offers no meaning to you personally? Perhaps, you are sitting on the edge of your seat in anticipation of where I might navigate this …
Little Ears
Hang around toddlers and pre-school children for any length of time and you are likely to be entertained by a statement that pours out of their mouth--whether it’s being brought to tears to hear precious four-year-old Elizabeth recite the Pledge of Allegiance around Memorial Day, or laughing out loud when Benaiah admits to why Zion …
Forest Bathing
Before the heat and humidity of a summer in West Tennessee hits, it’s enjoyable for me to spend as much time outdoors as possible; whether that happens while relaxing on the back porch, engaging in a morning walk, volunteering with Campers on Mission, or participating in a women’s weekend with TWRA, being outdoors revives my …
God-Listening Heart
Words of wisdom from one of the wisest men to ever live, King Solomon: “Here’s what I want: Give me a God-Listening Heart so I can lead your people well, discerning the difference between good and evil” (1 Kings 3:9 MSG). What if more of us in this sinful world intentionally chose to begin our …
Flourishing @ Life 