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Everyday Joy

Everyday Joy
A while back I received a gift of three Christmas themed blocks spelling out J O Y. They ended up sitting out all year – who can’t use a little extra joy? My friend let word get back to the artist of their daily use and she graciously created a new set for me without…
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Monuments and Memorials

Monuments and Memorials
This weekend marked the 15-year anniversary for the 9/11 attacks. As a nation, we remembered together in a variety of ways. Some of those traditions cross years of time and culture. Ancient Israelites marked important events and places by setting up a stone or pile of stones. They drew attention to the site and begged…
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Eternal Work

Eternal Work
“What do you do?” It’s a common question when first getting to know someone. To be fair, it does tell us something about that person. But how we work reveals more about our character and who we are than our title or occupation. Several years ago Mike Erre brought together some powerful thoughts on the…
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Like the Rising of the Sun

Like the Rising of the Sun
How sure are you the sun will come up tomorrow? I don’t know the future, but I rely on the sunrise. I base my plans and expectations on it without truly giving it a thought. Do I also order my day with the same unquestioned expectation of God’s faithfulness? His presence is more reliable even…
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