Locking Horns
Every summer as I visit Montana, I have the opportunity to see much of the local wildlife. The squirrels, the chipmunks, the elk and deer, an occasional moose, an eagle…
When Nothing Is Something
Nothing often seems to be our default, doesn't it? What are you doing? "Oh, nothing." What's on your mind? "Oh, nothing." What's bothering you? "Oh, nothing." It may be the…
Never Forget
The other day Dave was showing me a card his mom sent him when he was in the Air Force stationed in Viet Nam. It occurred to me: many moms…
The Shopping Trip
We recently did some remodeling at our house. It was exhausting and probably is not something we will ever repeat, though we had the work done for us and our…
They Comfort Me
Psalm 23 is a well-known and much beloved portion of Scripture. Many who may not even know the Lord can probably repeat the verses, having heard them so often. A…
Life Is Like A Toilet Paper Roll
If the title hasn't scared you away, you probably can guess this may not be the most intellectual blog you've ever read. However, if you've done any traveling or at…
Knocked Off The Pedestal
When we see someone "up front", we automatically assume they're in that spot because of some gift or talent or message they have to convey and they, therefore, "have it…
An Undeniable Undercurrent
Growing up in Montana in the summer was an incredible gift and it keeps on giving as I am still able to visit once a year and wallow in the…
Giving Up or Looking Up?
OK! I confess. I'm weary. Tired. Worn out. I'm exhausted and spent. Wrung out like a dishrag. (Are you getting tired just reading this?) Maybe you can relate. We…
What’s In A Name? (Revisited)
In Biblical times, names generally meant something: telling something about the person's traits or their calling (or whatever) almost prophetically. Today it's wise to be careful when you name a…