I don’t do New Year’s resolutions. Never have—probably never will. I was pondering this in the shower this morning (I do my best thinking in the shower, which makes it very difficult to jot down anything noteworthy.) I believe in setting goals and staying as organized as possible, so why aren’t New Year’s resolutions a part of my program? It …
Fleeting Security
In the aftermath of the tragedy that occurred on Friday, December 14, 2012, only the very naïve can say that we don’t live in a world ruled by sin and evil. Non-believers might use this horrific event to question the viability of God’s existence—some may even get some kind of satisfaction from throwing in our faces a God that will …
With Age Comes Wisdom
My husband, Chris, turned 60 yesterday. When I was little, I calculated how old I’d be when we went into the new century, and 37 seemed pretty darn old to me back then. But 60? Well, that was downright ancient. This could be disconcerting on several levels—not the least of which is that I’m old enough to be married to …
As Iron Sharpens Iron
My day started at 3:15 this morning when a to-do list invaded my dreams and pulled me from a dead sleep. I’m definitely a person who functions best with a routine. Maybe this is why, even on the weekends, I’m often awake at 4:30 in the morning. It’s routine. Traveling anywhere, even so short a trip as the Bay Area …
In Good Company
As I sit here preparing to write a blog, already a few days past due, my mind is…well…blank. Nothing. Nada. Zip. This seems to be a normal occurrence, lately. I’ve tried to pray through it, work through it, and read through it. You know, hoping inspiration comes as I read the Bible or devotions by Charles Stanley’s In Touch magazine. …
