Years ago I remember going to the theater to watch the movie "I Am Legend." When we walked out of the theater I scratched my head and said, "that didn't make any sense!" As we walked past the ticket counter toward the door we bumped into a guy I had known for years. He said,... Continue Reading →

Today is Palm Sunday! For an overwhelming majority of the world, what does that even mean? According to the Pew Research Center only about one-third of the world's nearly 8 billion people associate themselves with Christianity. So, for more than 5 billion people, Palm Sunday is just another Sunday. In a world that is facing unprecedented... Continue Reading →

Do you remember that time we were asked to practice 'social distancing?' All the introverts said, 'Amen!' And the extroverts, 'Oh me!' What makes this difficult for so many people is the disruption placed on our daily routines. A crisis is just that; a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger. Don't go to school. Don't go... Continue Reading →

Over the past couple of years my son and I have picked up on watching a show called Heartland. It's a Canadian-based show set on a ranch in Alberta. The main character, Amy, is a sort of horse whisperer who is constantly rescuing, taming, and re-homing these magnificent creatures. We've watched many people go in... Continue Reading →

I'm not a social media expert (I'll be the first to admit that). But I do have Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and I try to update the world from time to time my thoughts and happenings. I'm not great at navigating all the buttons and features of these platforms so I'm not always great at... Continue Reading →

We're nearly two months into the new year. The new decade. It's 2020! And I wonder if we've seen any noticeable changes in our lives. Has anyone started healthy eating habits, experienced weight loss, developed any new disciplines, broken any bad habits, started a new job, picked up a new hobby? We hear slogans like "New... Continue Reading →

Last Sunday Miami hosted the Super Bowl and according to CBS Sports there were approximately 148 million viewers who watched at least part of the game. People gnawing on wings. Dipping chips in salsa. Double fisting pizza slices. Cheering on their favorite team or leaning in to casual conversations dispersed throughout the hallways and rooms... Continue Reading →

Super Bowl. Final Four. World Series. Sports fans across the globe pick a potential winner. They study the analytics and use the proverbial eye test. The metrics seem to provide a sure path to victory for their team. And then they watch tirelessly as their favorite teams battle it out on the field for that... Continue Reading →

Money is one of the most-oft addressed subjects in the Bible! Why? Because money has a way of capturing our hearts that few others things do. Don't get me wrong. Relationships, careers, hobbies, and possessions all compete for our time and affections regularly throughout the day and week. But our affections are often driven by... Continue Reading →

Have you ever been hungry? Like really hungry? Weeks without food hungry? Not too long ago we were standing in the house trying to get out the door to go eat dinner. Everybody was moving so slow that my patience was wearing thin. My son said something about me being "hangry!" Even though I had... Continue Reading →