Are You Using the Right Lens?

Are You Using the Right Lens?

“What do you see?” I was at the eye doctor looking through what appeared to be a glorified microscope at what seemed to be a slide show. Every few seconds, the optometrist would hit a couple of buttons and ask me the question again: “What do you...
A Christmas Mission

A Christmas Mission

The Christmas season is upon us. With two young children, this is a time of excitement and joy around my house as they anticipate the arrival of Christmas Day. There is something magical about this time of year, even as an adult. Certainly, the decorations,...
Finding Peace in Gratitude

Finding Peace in Gratitude

How much peace are you experiencing today? How grateful are you today? While both questions revolve around how you are feeling, we do not often associate them with one another. This is a mistake. There is a definite connection between gratitude and the amount of peace...
The Power of Resiliency

The Power of Resiliency

Is there a difference between wishy-washy, “I hope this will happen” kind of hope, and foundational, “I have hope beyond my present circumstances” kind of hope? This is something I have written about quite a bit, including in my book, Hope...
Living a River Life

Living a River Life

Rivers. I have always been drawn to them. The flow of the water as it winds through a woods or field. The sound the water makes as it passes over rocks and around obstacles. I can remember throwing leaves and sticks in streams and rivers as a kid, watching as my...