My Relationship with Food

My Relationship with Food

Food. A necessity for life. A sustain-er of life. A reason to gather together in community. Centerpiece of celebrations. Served in times of mourning. Present in life’s occasions. While food is a necessity for survival so often it has become more than a tool to...
To Tell of His Works

To Tell of His Works

I’m a sucker for a good story. I love stories of the underdog coming from behind to win the game. The stories of the humble triumph and then arrogant put to shame. Stories of the captive finding freedom. Of the unexpected provision. Of door opened. In short, I...
Unthinking Animal

Unthinking Animal

The heartache of the wounded can plant a seed of bitterness. And if watered with anger, accusations – justifiable or not – hearts will be hardened, love will be lost, and defensive wall of self-protection get one more layer added to the top. Every harsh...
Your Pattern Precedes You

Your Pattern Precedes You

In my college days I was prone to go over on my cell phone plan minutes. Month after month. I like to blame it on the fact that I went to school far away from family. But the reality is, I was complacent. Going over on minutes was easier than calling to upgrade or...
Living in the Balance

Living in the Balance

Walking in faith is like living life on a balance beam. The surface of the beam is sturdy and secure. The path is narrow. The first, second and even the hundredth time of walking out onto the beam can cause even the most confident to pause with timidity. The potential...
Don’t Play with Fire

Don’t Play with Fire

“Don’t play with fire.” Somehow, someway, the moment we become parents, phrases like this one become an innate part of our vocabulary. The moments before the baby is born, we still roll our eyes at our parents when they say these protective...