When I used to teach elementary school (first grade), I seated the students on the floor before me, and always, always I’d ask for two things: look me in the eye and put on your listening ears. Watching and…
You could attach a lot of terms of endearment to this one… Here are a few, I often choose: Snuggle bunny. Sweet cheeks. Little peach. Sugar bug. Missy. Sassafras. Cutie pie. Spicy pepper. But, the one that fits her…
As I write, there are twelve days til Election Day. Some of us have already mailed in our ballots. This. This is a privilege. An honor. We have the founding fathers to thank. Great minds, who felt led by…
A couple weeks back as I was studying the habits of coyotes (previous blogpost linked here), I discovered another little tidbit I found interesting. The coyote has always played a prominent role in Native American folklore, where he…
I’ve wrestled with where to start this morning’s post, but finally landed here, with this comment regarding the Scriptures – a quote I read this week on a social media post, that has left me aching inside: Don’t miss…
(Two days ago, as I walked to my neighbor’s to have coffee, a lone coyote escorted me almost the entire way up the drive. Coyotes are somewhat fascinating creatures with a lesson to share!) The last few nights the…
Fall is just my favorite time of year, and this week, we took a little time away from our home-office to enjoy the beauty of her grand entrance… I’m always reminded when I step away from the normal, and…
My last in-person-speaking event was on March 14 of this crazy year. Right in the middle of what was to be a week-long series of meetings, the COVID-scare cancelled everything, and rumors of uncertainty soon had us on the…
As I’ve turned the pages of 2 Timothy (where I’ve been studying the last seven weeks), I get this great sense of urgency from the Apostle Paul. It doesn’t surprise me… I know he knows… His death is imminent.…
Routine is everything to me. Especially a morning routine. When my morning regime goes missing, so does settledness of soul. I need the rhythm of the everyday. Jesus-time. A good long walk. But, first (and before anything else) coffee……