On grief
Nicholas Wolterstorff's twenty-four year old son died in a climbing accident. He writes: "The worst days now are holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Pentecost, birthdays, weddings,…
Advent
Advent begins tomorrow. This is the period of time that the Christian Church prepares for Christmas. It begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas, and…
Tell stories
"No organization that exists simply for itself is worth leading. Leaders what to lead organizations and movements that make a difference--that fill a need and…
Thanksgiving
Today we stop to give thanks. To Whom are we giving thanks? Hopefully to the Giver of all good things. The Author of Life. The…
How to reconcile
Relationships require forgiveness if they are going to flourish. Inevitably we are going to wrong one another, and we need skill to know how to…
Own it.
Children have a sixth sense for hypocrisy. Adults do too. There's Hypocrisy (with a capital H) that rightly ruins credibility. This is avoided by a…
Puppies
"And then...came in throngs the whelps, the puppies, the cubs, whatever you called them. Suddenly his mood changed. They were jolly little things. He laid…
Roadblocks to Turkey Day
Thanksgiving is fast approaching. Many plans have been canceled. This is very sad. Finding gratitude may be extra challenging. Some thoughts from C.S. Lewis's Letters…
Best hours
Are you an early bird or a night owl? Most people aren't both. And knowing this about yourself can help you plan your day. I'm…
Listen, write, talk
It's frustrating to immediately forget what we read or hear. Especially if it was really good. Here are a few tips: First, I highly recommend…