The hallway was outside an auditorium at a Christian university near where I live. A young boy climbed on an empty table and laid down. He was face down, with his head hanging over the edge so he could look under the table. His father reached over and tickled him. The boy asked with a... Continue Reading →
I forget to notice. I’m so focused on what I want, that I overlook what’s right in front of me. A couple of days ago I woke up in the recliner, and began to look everywhere for my glasses. With a wry smile, my wife pointed to the top of my head, where they silently... Continue Reading →
Have you ever listened to people talk in a language you don't understand? I've noticed I can learn a lot about what people are saying, even without understanding a single word. Sometimes they are friendly. Sometimes its just business. And how quickly emotions change as they talk. More importantly, love or respect are obvious—contempt or resentment—joy... Continue Reading →
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 →
