Time to Ponder

And Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart (Luke 2:19). Are you a ponder-er: one who reflects and reviews important things? This season reminds me to do a little bit more of that. Christmas has come and gone once again, and now we have to...

It’s NOT Bob’s Tail!

It seems people have a limited tolerance for Christmas music. I would say, based on absolutely no study whatsoever, that most people don’t want to hear any Christmas carols before Thanksgiving and are pretty much done listening to them by December 26. I get this....

Surviving Family Holiday Gatherings

While the idea of getting together with extended family during the Christmas season is exciting for some, others are filled with dread, hoping for a valid excuse to leave early or not attend at all (“Oh, our car broke down on the way, what a bummer!”). But no matter...

Pee – Happens!

Christmas is a time for loved ones to gather together. It’s a season of treasured memories and joy, right? As a child, my family would wrap the gifts ahead of time and place them under the Christmas tree a week prior to the holiday. My thoughts were filled with wonder...

God’s Hand At Work

I am thankful for the assistance God has provided me through friends. Many friends have served as mentors, coaches, and personal advisors. I am grateful for each precious friend and the contributions they have made in my life. These men and women have served as role...