Punching My Ticket

Forty-four years ago, I was patiently waiting for our first-born to arrive. Onesies were washed and folded, diapers were stacked, the hospital bag was packed. To while away the time, I spent hours on the couch watching the 1982 World Series. Harvey's Wallbangers were my … Continue reading →

Emma’s Message

PB and I went to a conference a few weeks ago on the topic of prayer. We listened to speakers, we sang songs, and we prayed. It was a powerful and inspiring three days. At one of the sessions, I was sitting by my granddaughter, Emma. The message wasn't exactly geared toward nine year olds, so … Continue reading →

Noble Prize

Today, (October 8th, 2026) the Nobel Prize in Literature will be awarded by the Swedish Academy in Stockholm. The winner will receive a gold medal and a little over a million dollars. I probably will not be familiar with the esteemed writer or his/her literature. I'm still trying to catch up on my … Continue reading →

The Full Extent

“Do you understand what I have done for you?”  John 13:12 There they sat—the Twelve—with their sparkly clean feet. Jesus had just gone around the table with a basin and a towel, washing off the muck and the crud with His own hands. Even the feet of Judas, the betrayer— … Continue reading →

Attention to Detail

French novelist Gustave Flaubert is credited with saying, "Le bon Dieu est dans le details." ("God is in the details.") That's ironic because Gustave is also credited withwriting such a spicy book that he was put on trial in 1857, accused of obscenity, immorality, and offending public and … Continue reading →