Where Are My Keys?

My work week got off to a glorious start. I rolled into work about an hour late today. My tardiness wasnt due to sleeping in or my children being under the weather. I was late because I couldnt...

One Mishap

It wasnt a bad day in the sense that EVERYTHING went wrong. In fact there was really only one mishap last Tuesday, but it was a big one. Big enough to change and ruin my mood. And so I lost it!...

Everything Matters

Everything matters. In Gods economy, there are no insignificant moments or wasted opportunities. But He has not simply left us here to figure it out on our own. As we prepare to engage in the...

Laundry

As I write these words, a hot pile of laundry fresh out of the dryer sits next to me. Alright, that last statement is not completely accurate or truthful. Laundry is indeed on the couch, but it is...

The Blind (Boys) Leading the Blind

I used to get so frustrated with the Israelites of the Old Testament. In Numbers chapter 11 for example they are complaining about manna. Manna! Complaining about a daily miracle of Gods provision...

If I Could Be Like Mike

Like Mikeif I could be like Mike. Hidden in this catchy advertisement jingle for Gatorade is a universal truth about humanity. Quite simply, everyone yearns to be great. We all want to make our...

Renovation Project

There are many projects around the house which demand my attention. I love the thought of finishing these projects, enjoying the extra space and basking in the glow of adding value to my home....

Below The Surface

When I gaze across the ocean, I can see watery expanses of aqua stretching to the horizon. But I can’t see the life beneath. The swimming fish, seaweed and swirling sand are all invisible to...

Rethinking Our Connections

The idea of relationships is simply about connecting or more importantly finding a connection.  The implication is that we must be proactivewe must find these points of connection and common...

Pat The Porcupine

While on vacation, our family took a day trip to a petting zoo. Our daughters loved getting up close and personal with all the animals. The place had your normal array of animals: bunnies,...