One year in elementary school, my class visited a local nursing home and sang Christmas carols for the residents. I wasn’t much of a singer — okay, let me be honest, I’m still not much of a singer — but I loved everything about the season and had a lot of fun. Unfortunately, I wasn’t … More Ten lords a-leaping
The other day I was idling at a stop light when I young woman crossed the street in front of me carrying a snow board. She had it so perfectly balanced that it looked effortless. In fact, she had a backpack on and a coffee in her other hand so she was encumbered in other … More It’s All About Balance
Hello, friends. It’s December 17. How is that possible!? What a year! Partnering with the lovely and talented Wynne Leon and our HoTM team was joyous – prompting gratitude and wistfulness at year’s end. Taking stock and feeling humbled, especially when Mother Nature sets the stage. I restrained myself and demonstrated patience this week. There’s an … More Morning Sky
Where do we find the light? The inspiration? That spark of genius, even if only for a fraction of a moment? In In Praise of Disorganization, Wynne and I discussed a brilliant (pun intended 🙃) source of such wonder: the collision of different worlds! Think about it, fire materializes when 3 very different components come … More Where Do We Find It?
As a pastor’s kid, I’ve seen my share of Candlelight Services. Perhaps you’ve been to one too – they usually start at 11pm on Christmas Eve. At the very end, as it closes in on midnight, everyone gets a candle. The flame from the candle on the altar is passed around until the candles are … More Candlelight Aglow
The Heart of the Matter 