If you’re a mom, you’ve been there. You’ve been to that ever-so frightening place in time where you suddenly want to rear up like a ferocious mother bear and take out whoever is messing with your baby cub. I’ve been there a few times lately. My baby cub has been out doing its thing, romping through the bushes and exploring… Read More
You know who an expert is? Someone from out of town. So I’ve heard. I also think an expert–that person we listen to with great expectation and hold their opinions and teachings at a higher level than the average Joe–is someone we pay to hear, someone we pull out our notebook and pen for, and someone we tell others about…. Read More
My kids can thank me for their good vision. But they can also blame me for the crooked teeth they had straightened with orthodontics. But I haven’t just set my two children up with physical blessings and cursings. It’s likely that I’ve paved their paths in other ways as well. Fact is, I’m setting the pace for their lives in… Read More
Did you know that God wants you to succeed? Now before you dismiss this post as some sort of “health and wealth” mumbo jumbo, you need to know that I’m not a big fan of such teachings. I don’t think our prosperity is God’s biggest concern or goal. I also don’t believe it’s any kind of predictable measure of our… Read More
I have a number of friends going through some pretty stinky times right now. All three sons-in-law of one friend are facing daunting illnesses and/or trials at work. One dear friend was an innocent victim in a serious car accident this past weekend that resulted in the other driver’s death. She also has other difficult situations occurring around her in… Read More
Raise your hand if you live more than 200 miles away from your roots. Raise your other hand if you live more than 500 miles away from your mama. Raise both feet if you live more than 1,000 miles away from all your extended family – siblings, in-laws, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles! Me, me, me! Do you see my… Read More