I sat outside in the lobby of family court where divorce and custody are dealt with. Several other families also waited for their cases to be called. Everyone seemed to be calm, and most were even pleasant. Yet, inside everyone, tension was high. Passion seethed. Smiles veiled anger and hurt. Some even laughed or chuckled,... Continue Reading →
The book of John begins with the phrase “In the beginning.” So does the book of Genesis, for that matter. I love this phrase, because to me it suggests that life isn’t an accident. Not mine. Not yours. After all, beginnings don’t just happen by themselves. Neither do they merely happen by accident. Since my... Continue Reading →
In the days before GPS and Google Maps, a friend of mine (let's say Carl) told how he mapped out the shortest route on a rather long trip. He used all the info he could get his hands on. Despite his best efforts, he arrived only after quite a few stops and delays. But one... Continue Reading →
I was looking at a small palm tree I had in my office, and I noticed that it grows differently than the oak and hickory trees where I live. It grows near the top, from the center of a very small heart. And this small heart is able to support the life of a whole... Continue Reading →
I watched my father-in-law turn a rusty knife into a beautiful, shining blade with a razor-sharp edge. He simply used a sanding belt in his shop. He was careful not to press too hard or too long in any one spot. The blade got pretty warm, a bit uncomfortable to hold. Life is like that... Continue Reading →
