Living In the Moment

Fall is in the air; I can’t deny it any longer. The first day of school has come and gone, and all my arguments to the contrary are moot. It’s time for sweaters, scarves, pumpkin spice lattes, and football games. And colder weather. Ugh. I live in Minnesota, so of...

Hope is Your Rope

We recently bought a six-month-old rescue puppy from the Humane Society. He is a strong-muscle-bound dog. When we go for a walk, I have a firm grip on the leash. My daily walks with him have compelled me to see one of my memory verses in a whole new light. First...

Getting Sconed

Your mother warned you. “All it takes is one time, and you’ll be hooked,” she proclaimed. “It’s the company you keep”, she preached. “Even if you are an innocent bystander, you will be guilty by association,” she ranted....

Let My Life Be the Proof

“Let my life be the proof, the proof of Your love. Let my love look like You and what You’re made of; how You lived, how You died. Love is sacrifice. So let my life be the proof of Your love” (For King and Country). Has a song ever impacted you greatly? I heard this...

Save Me From Me

It’s 3:50 A.M. and once again my mind whirls like tiny dirt devils whisking up thoughts, cares, and worries for the day. I am a human being faced with challenges, ideas, and life. There are many times when I sit and stare blankly at my computer screen. “What should I...