Plant Seeds!
Many years ago there was a toothpaste commercial on television which spoke of the "invisible protective shield" its product offered. It even showed a clear wall on which the narrator…
Heaven Came Down
We tend to want to analyze, embellish and pontificate. But, isn't it just better to let God tell the story? "And it came to pass in those days that…
The Forgotten Father
When Mary was told she would be with child and deliver the deliverer, she was curious how that could be, she being still a virgin. Other than that "minor" point,…
What A Pain!
Have you ever experienced constant pain? Those who haven't, can't relate. I know some people who live with it all the time. When my mom was in her latter years,…
Our Upside Down World
Have you noticed how things seem all outa whack? I grew up in the '60s when people protested the war, chose to go to Canada to avoid the draft, attended…
A Simple Thank You
Does anyone remember Emily Post? Way back (!!!) in the 20th century, she was famous for writing books on etiquette. Mention that word today and the response would probably be,…
Join the Club
Have you ever felt like a failure? Like whatever you touched was immediately ruined? Or, something you messed up would forever prevent you from accomplishing anything worthwhile? Join the…
What Part Of “No”…
You've probably heard the saying, "What part of 'No' don't you understand?" These two short letters express something definitive. "No" needs only action to back it up. Two significant events…
What in the World?
As the summer wound down, my son - now part owner in my parents' Montana home - was experiencing the feelings we did every Fall: the dread of packing up…
The Power of Words
We often speak before we think. Our mouths may even pretend to have a life of their own. It's as if something escaped our lips and it was totally…