My wife teases me about my penchant for thinking back to what I was doing this time a week ago. “This time a week ago we were…” I often say. “Why do you do that?” she asks. “I have a sense for history,” I tell her, but she knows I don’t know why I do …
Waking up dreaming Joseph turned around wide-eyed Behold, it’s Christmas My wife was not feeling well the other day, so to be safe, she tested for COVID. While we waited for the results, negative thoughts filled our minds. We’d prepared for a small family gathering, less than ten, for Christmas. We were already sad that …
Words bolt like lightning “Most highly favored you are” God’s message received I watch the comments on our church’s Facebook Live page before I deliver my message. People will say something like, “Glad to be here,” or they’ll check in, letting others know they are a part of the online worship service. It gives a …
One soldier watching family weeps silently— we leave with our bags. I saw the soldier boarding the plane, noted his youthful appearance, and then scanned the airplane cabin for a seat with my wife. Traveling back to Kentucky from Oklahoma, Lori and I were both the weary travelers, grateful to have made our connecting flight …
Moment by moment Gratitude, my attitude Let’s carve the turkey. A few months ago, my wife gave me a little book, Good Days Start with Gratitude. It’s a journal. In case you’re wondering if she was giving me a subtle hint about one of my many character defects, I asked her for the book. That’s because …