He’s my secret Treasure amidst the lies of gold The Captain of my vessel, the Guardian of my soul The Champion of my battles, my Warrior in the night My…
Month: January 2017

The Man in the Arena
Perhaps the most repeated quote of the past few years, made famous through the excellent writings of Brene' Brown is Teddy Roosevelt's anthem to those who dare to be in…

Technical Terms in Parenting
Our society emerged as an over-diagnosed culture over the past ten years. We seem to have a name just about every disease, dysfunction and disorder. I don’t know why…

Thoughts on Job 23
Then Job spoke again: “My complaint today is still a bitter one, and I try hard not to groan aloud. If only I knew where to find God, I would…

In Your FaceBook
Recently I created a Facebook post on a page I manage using the voice of an unbeliever and her internal thoughts: I have good days, but some days it all…

A Diagnosis for Every Human Being
I’ve been looking over your files and I think I’ve narrowed down the diagnosis for your condition. You are uniquely you and that’s why you’ve been acting the way you…

Settle the Instrument
I love this phrase. It is a three word equalizer. Whisper it when you become scattered and life is chaotic. Perhaps it was all that fiery fundamentalist preaching I heard…

Three Marriage Rules to Break
I recently ran into someone I knew in college at the mall in my home town. He was THE DUDE on campus. He married the campus beauty and received an…

What is Honor?
I told my son to live with honor and He looked at me as if I was quoting Shakespeare. My grandfather taught me the definition of what honor is. I…

A Different Kind of Resolution
I hereby resolve: to not take myself so seriously. to not win arguments to love the people nobody seems to be loving to connect on a deeper level with my…