Tag Archives: stories
Happy Birthday to Me
Yes, today is my birthday. Normally I approach the day with a ho hum attitude. It’s no big deal. It’s just another day. And it is. I’m not sharing the “news” for affirmation, but because I have been in a … Continue reading →
Loving Others in the Race
This week’s reflection is from Deborah Meister, courtesy of Living Faith, Daily Catholic devotions. … let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping … Continue reading →
Five Minute Friday — Hospitality
It’s Friday. It must be Five Minute Friday time! We’ve been over the drill before. We receive a five minute write prompt at Thursday night’s #fmfparty get together — get our creative juices flowing — write for five unedited minutes … Continue reading →
West Side Story
I don’t like musicals. I like the music in many of them, but I just can’t appreciate singing and dancing through a visual medium. West Side Story included. My wife, however, loved musicals. She went to see West Side Story … Continue reading →
PTSD and the Holidays
I’ve been sitting on this review for awhile, but the holidays are creeping up. Summer fun in the blink of an eye will give way to school days, fall activities and right into the holiday season. I am not a … Continue reading →
The Righteous Anger of Jesus
In today’s devotional from John Koedyker at Words of Hope from the Reformed Church of America, we consider a time when Jesus was flipping tables and shouting and calling people names. And we realize that we follow a Savior who … Continue reading →
Updates and Questions
What a crazy couple of weeks! I recently completed a phone interview with Don McCauley of The Authors Show, regarding the release of My Name Is Sam … and Heaven Is Still Shining Through. The interview has been scheduled on … Continue reading →
Five Minute Friday — Five
Welcome to Five Minute Friday! This week marks a special milestone — five years under the direction of Kate Motaung. She was handed the reins from founder Lisa-Jo Baker. Lisa-Jo created the foundation — reaching out to her friends about … Continue reading →
Passing Lincoln
I’m always intrigued by the power of God in everyday life. What we see as ordinary, God transforms to extraordinary. Passing Lincoln by Michael Rogers is an example. He uses an everyday $5 bill to show His power. The story … Continue reading →
Evaluation Time
I always like to evaluate what I offer. Am I doing what I set out to do? Are my words resonating with my audience? Well, I think so. As you know, since the beginning of the year, I’ve been posting … Continue reading →
The Light 