Most of us have heard it said, “Idleness is the devil’s workshop.” I believe idleness creates a workshop. It can just as easily be God’s as the devil’s. Today I took my kids to the MN Children’s Museum. It … Read More
I found this track within the mud As I was traveling onward Unknown in its origin It’s got me looking forward For the footprint holds its promises Something rather large Something rather frightening Perhaps e’en set to charge I am … Read More
Bust a Move And Jump for Joy Behold here Heaven’s dancer Laughing feet And twirling tongue Explode with Shalom pattern The whirling of a well-loved one Remarkable rendition Hitch a ride On angel’s beat The child’s life condition
I’ve recently been studying bread in scripture, and I stumbled across a phrase in Numbers 21:4, “The Soul of the People.” The verse is in the context of the people of Israel becoming dissatisfied and disenchanted as they find themselves … Read More
I am convinced no one wants to go unnoticed. We don’t want to be anonymous, unknown, unappreciated. We desire desperately to be recognized; to be seen. I don’t trust or believe anyone who says something different. I am not saying … Read More
To live a healthy life for yourself, your family, your community, your business, it is crucial to meet with the “Big Boss.” The name “Big Boss” holds huge stereotypes and feelings attached with it just as the term “Father” or … Read More
The inflatable tail of my squirrel costume extends above my head and forces me to sit up straight as I drive the school bus onto the playground. Behind me sits my good friend Brandon, dressed as Luigi from the Mario … Read More
Curious is the cunning By which horse defers to cart And that which meant to lead Takes up the rear Main thing becomes some thing First thing loses count Another good among a good parade Labors of love Become love … Read More
I wrote last month making the statement, “Hope is culture.” What we expect we live. I believe this, and I have been reflecting a lot personally about my own family culture. We have articulated ten virtues which we want to … Read More
I have spent over a thousand consecutive days thinking about, writing about, teaching about, and wrestling in my own heart with the concept I call “Up, Not Out.” I have seen the difficulty of transferring many of my ideas to … Read More