When my wife and I first started dating, we banned a phrase that we (mostly me) were using too often. That phrase was “you can do it,†including variations like “you got this.†Why in the world ...  Read More

Secrets are so interesting. When you tell a friend you have a secret the first thing they will ask is, "What is it?" And they'll ask you over and over til you finally tell them…because isn't that why ...  Read More

A while back a group of men at our church finished studying the Book of Ecclesiastes. We spent 21 fascinating and exciting weeks discussing Solomon’s enigmatic message, and I’ve come to the conclusion...  Read More

I think I’ve shared some of my challenges with road rage in the past (God’s not through with me yet.) However, I believe that some of my indignation is justified. For example, have you ever been on th...  Read More

Jack was taller, bigger, and more mature and aggressive than all the rest of us boys in my grade school days (k–8). He liked it that way. He enjoyed threatening and tormenting others. More than one of...  Read More

I picked up the pea between my thumb and finger and flicked it across the table at my husband. Our three girls gasped in shock.  Throwing food at the table was not allowed! My husband retaliated with ...  Read More