Early followers of Christ had to use extreme caution. Some were literally being thrown to the lions. Since they couldn’t necessarily recognize each other when first meeting, it’s said they used aRead More…

Next Monday (March 20) is the 2017 International Day of Happiness. It cracks me up that a day is set aside for happiness, but to be honest, my own happiness has beenRead More…

Another confession. I don’t want you to think of me as Debbie Downer. My blogs have been a bit…heavy. But hang on! Next week’s blog invites all of us to celebrate theRead More…

I guess I have birds on the brain because I was watching them out our kitchen window this morning. Fascinating little creatures. We have cool birds on our property—finches, barn swallows, hawks,Read More…

Yesterday I climbed the Manitou Incline. 2000’ elevation gain in less than a mile—kicked my, ahem, rear.  It was wonderful to summit that bad boy, but the best part was being withRead More…

In my book, I dedicated a whole section to fruit. The book’s about planting seeds of change into the soil of the world, so naturally there are lots of references to gardeningRead More…

What a weird, frightening, unsettling … and invigorating time to be an American. I take heart from King David who said in Psalm 27:13-14, “I would have despaired unless I had believedRead More…

Taking a stand is hard. 1) You have to be willing to bear the opposition. 2) You have to be willing to give credit where credit is due. 3) You need toRead More…

Since we ARE world citizens whether we support isolationism or not, I’ve named this blog “Be a REALLY GOOD World Citizen.” Or as Mr. Rogers would say, “Please Won’t You Be MyRead More…

FAITH IN ACTION I can say I believe a certain chair will hold me up, but I’m not putting my faith into action until I sit on the chair. Standing around contemplatingRead More…