It is an oddity of nature that the louder we speak, the less we hear ourselves. The Bible says, “A…
Baking Lessons
I consider myself more a baker than a cook. I’ve learned this skill through trial and error. “Error” meaning that…
Just Wait
We flew into Reno and spent the night, waking early as we were anxious to hit the road and get…
All-Purpose Cleanser
It’s a ticking bomb found in airports and other public places, randomly detonating with the roar of a lion. I’m…
Room To Let
Someone in town is offering a place to rent, so they posted, “Room to Let”. I took it as a…
Little Faith
While ruminating over some unanswered prayers (the kind that makes me want to argue with God over the supreme value…
Antidote for Fear
Years ago, John and I witnessed a murder involving a mafia-type group. They knew where we lived. Through an informant,…
Mind Control
There has always been injustice, inequality, untruth, and turmoil. These things can be Lord of my day unless I choose to…
The Real Deal
“We’re retired,” John and I say to each other every Sunday afternoon, “for the next thirty-six hours.” And then we…
Confessions of the Heart
An Open Letter of Confession: Our church is getting a new bathroom. Only those who’ve guzzled three cups of church…
